Investigation into Marine Le Pen's Alleged Campaign Finance Violations

Marine Le Pen, leader of the French populist party National Rally, is under investigation for alleged campaign finance violations related to her 2022 presidential run. The investigation includes allegations of fraud, forgery, and illegally accepted loans. Le Pen is also facing criminal prosecution for diverting money from the European Parliament to fund political activities in France. If convicted, she could face up to ten years in prison and a ban on running for public office, potentially preventing her from running in the 2027 presidential election.