French judge appointed to investigate alleged "corruption and favouritism" in Rafale deal
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In a major development in the Rafale fighter jet deal between France and India, France has opened an investigation into the alleged "corruption and favouritism" in the 2016 deal. A French judge has been appointed to probe the allegations over the deal worth 7.8 billion euros. According to French publication Mediapart, the criminal investigation will be led by an independent magistrate who will examine various aspects of the deal.