Ruffin, Francois (1975- )

France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH

Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.

By Segolene Le Stradic and Liz Alderman

Documentary Films and Programs Espionage and Intelligence Services Industrial Espionage Layoffs and Job Reductions Luxury Goods and Services LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA Ruffin, Francois (1975- ) Suits and Litigation (Civil)

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Squares Off With Filmmaker in Paris Court

Bernard Arnault, the head of LVMH, squared off with a documentary maker in a case of espionage gone wrong, a showdown that had been brewing for years.

By Liz Alderman