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French Polynesian antitrust chief fired after alleged interference in Wane case

By Arezki Yaïche ( August 4, 2020, 12:18 GMT | Insight) -- Polynesian competition head Jacques Mérot has been fired by the French overseas territory’s President Édouard Fritch. His swift dismissal before the end of his six-year mandate comes after allegations of interference in an antitrust investigation that led to a hefty fine on local conglomerate Wane. Christian Montet has been appointed interim president of the regulator. Polynesian competition chief Jacques Mérot has been fired by the French overseas territory’s head of state Édouard Fritch, according to an update yesterday on the local official bulletin....

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