Parquet National Financier (PNF)

The Parquet National Financier (PNF) is the specialized financial prosecutor's office in France responsible for investigating and prosecuting complex financial crimes, including corruption and influence peddling. It has recently been in the news due to several high-profile investigations. In April 2026, investigators from the financial and anti-corruption brigade were present at the Élysée Palace as part of an inquiry into public contracts awarded to an event company over two decades. The PNF also recently opened an investigation for "corruption" in the context of the Epstein affair, leading to the search of the Edmond de Rothschild bank headquarters in Paris. This probe reportedly targets a French diplomat involved with the UN and previously employed by Engie. In a separate development, the PNF closed an investigation into former President Nicolas Sarkozy concerning alleged influence peddling in Russia due to a lack of evidence of an offense. These cases highlight the PNF's active role in tackling significant financial misconduct and corruption cases involving public institutions and prominent figures.