**The French Community Commission of the Brussels-Capital Region (Cocof) was searched on Wednesday, reports Le Vif on its website.**
An architect official is suspected of corruption in the award of a public contract. The institution was searched on the orders of investigating judge Laurence Heusghem. The investigators went to the office of the architect concerned. Two of his colleagues – his head of department and his director of administration – were heard. The architect was brought before the investigating judge, who questioned him. He was then released under conditions, reports Le Vif.
The man had worked at Cocof for 22 years. He was in charge of managing construction and renovation projects. He was involved in budgeting, design, public procurement procedures, monitoring and control of projects.
A complaint from a public works company is said to have triggered the judicial investigation. It concerns a contract being awarded for the extension of a school in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, according to Le Vif.
The company Gillion, a candidate for this contract, is said to have lodged a complaint after a request for an ‘envelope’ from the official to obtain the contract.
The Cocof intends to file a civil suit, Bernadette Lambrechts, general administrator of the institution, told Le Vif.
Not surprised that it happens. Happily surprised that it’s being researched and prosecuted, even if it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Well done, more of the same please!
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**The French Community Commission of the Brussels-Capital Region (Cocof) was searched on Wednesday, reports Le Vif on its website.**
An architect official is suspected of corruption in the award of a public contract. The institution was searched on the orders of investigating judge Laurence Heusghem. The investigators went to the office of the architect concerned. Two of his colleagues – his head of department and his director of administration – were heard. The architect was brought before the investigating judge, who questioned him. He was then released under conditions, reports Le Vif.
The man had worked at Cocof for 22 years. He was in charge of managing construction and renovation projects. He was involved in budgeting, design, public procurement procedures, monitoring and control of projects.
A complaint from a public works company is said to have triggered the judicial investigation. It concerns a contract being awarded for the extension of a school in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, according to Le Vif.
The company Gillion, a candidate for this contract, is said to have lodged a complaint after a request for an ‘envelope’ from the official to obtain the contract.
The Cocof intends to file a civil suit, Bernadette Lambrechts, general administrator of the institution, told Le Vif.
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Not surprised that it happens. Happily surprised that it’s being researched and prosecuted, even if it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Well done, more of the same please!
only one?