“2024 Olympic construction sites: up to four years in prison sought for employing foreign workers without authorization”, 18 February 2026

Three companies and 21 people are being prosecuted in this case which began in March 2022 with an inspection of the Olympic construction site…

Prosecutor Bérengère Théry began the joint closing argument by criticizing companies "that have decided to build their economic model on fraud against the law."

By highlighting the inconsistencies between sales figures, hiring declarations and actual bank flows, the other prosecutor, Charlie Jacques, concluded that there was "massive and systematic fraud".

Against Mehmet B., "at the top of the pyramid", the prosecution has requested four years of imprisonment… and a fine of 100.000 euros.

Against the two de facto managers of the second organized gang, sentences of three years in prison... have been requested.

The prosecution has requested the acquittal of the GCC group, holder of the €60 million contract for the Olympic construction project, for employing foreign workers without work permits. However, it has sought a conviction for using undeclared labor, with a maximum penalty of €375.000 in fines and a three-year ban from public procurement contracts.

The defense's closing arguments are scheduled to continue…