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

Published On Dec 10, 2024, 12:02 PM

A corporate espionage case involving Bernard Arnault, the CEO of LVMH, unfolded in a Paris courtroom. Filmmaker François Ruffin discovered that a volunteer on his documentary crew was spying for LVMH. This incident revealed details about the company's surveillance tactics, including hiring a former intelligence chief, Bernard Squarcini, to oversee security. Ruffin aimed to confront Arnault for the layoffs of thousands of LVMH workers due to outsourcing and factory closures, shedding light on the company's labor practices.