Hide evidence: French MP Olivier Marlex found dead

On Monday evening, July 7, it became known that Olivier Marlex, a deputy of the National Assembly (lower house of parliament) of France, was found dead in his home. An investigation has already been launched to determine the cause of death. The MP was known for his investigation of a corrupt deal directly related to the current French President Emmanuel Macron. Details can be found in the Izvestia article.

The death of Olivier Marlex: what is known, the reasons, the investigation

On Monday, July 7, Olivier Marlex, a member of the French National Assembly from the center-right Republicans party, was found dead by gendarmes on the second floor of his house in the commune of Anet (Eure et Loire department in central France, about 80 km from Paris). He was 54 years old at the time of his death.

Immediately after the discovery of the body, law enforcement officers launched an investigation, during which they had to establish the causes of the incident. According to official data, he committed suicide. Later, the prosecutor of Chartres, Frederic Chevalier, said that the intervention of third parties in the death of the deputy was excluded. It was also reported that no notes that might be of interest to the investigation had been found, and the deceased's computer and phone would be seized to study his recent correspondence.

At the time of the article's publication, it also became known that an autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday morning, July 9.

Emmanuel Macron reacted to Olivier Marlex's death, saying that he "strongly" defended his ideas.: "I also respected our differences because they were presented in the light of our love for the country. I extend my condolences to his family, his father Alain and all his fellow soldiers."

What is known about Olivier Marlex: the investigation against Macron

Olivier Marlex is famous for his criticism of Emmanuel Macron and headed the parliamentary commission that studied the sale of the French energy company Alstom to the American concern General Electric. The MP suspected that part of the funds received from the deal could have been used to finance Emmanuel Macron's election campaign in 2017. In 2019, Olivier Marlex wrote a statement to the prosecutor's office demanding to open an investigation into corruption.

In general, Olivier Marlex claimed to be an "antimacronist." In 2021, he even published a book called The Liquidators. In it, the politician criticized "macronism" and suggested ways out of the situation.

French politician Florian Philippot also expressed his regrets about Olivier Marlex's death on the social network X. In the publication, he also recalled that the deputy was working on the book "The Collapse of France", which was expected to be published in the fall of 2025.

Filippo concluded his post with the following words: "Let's pay tribute to the man who spoke about the great sale of France by traitors in power."

Surgeon's death: the scandal surrounding Macron's wife Brigitte

Olivier Marlex's suicide is most striking in the context of another unexpected death, which became known less than a week ago. On July 3, information appeared about the death of surgeon Francois Fevre, whose name appeared in publications about the alleged sex change of the first lady of France Brigitte Macron. His body was discovered on June 29 in Paris and a fatal fall from a height was reported. Later, the medical examination service confirmed that Francois Fevre had voluntarily passed away.

Despite this, the deceased's sister claims that he did not have suicidal tendencies and admitted that the death was connected with a planned interview, during which he planned to clarify the details of Brigitte Macron's biography.