Ex-European parliament deputy faces embezzlement allegation

A Paris judge has started legal action against a former European Parliament deputy for allegedly embezzling millions of euros and other suspected crimes, according to judicial officials.

Jean-Charles Marchiani, 60, was placed under investigation for “receiving stolen goods” in three cases: a 1988 hostage release and separate supply contracts for the French military and Paris airports authority in the 1980s, said officials who wished to remain anonymous.