Huawei Searched in France Over Suspicions of Impropriety (2)

Chinese wireless equipment maker Huawei said its office in France was searched as part of a preliminary investigation by French financial prosecutors.

The probe is into suspicions of “atteinte à la probité,” a justice ministry official said on Thursday, referring to a catch-all term that could include corruption, misuse of public funds or influence peddling, among other infractions. He declined to provide any further details on the alleged actions.

Huawei France, which is based near Paris, said in an emailed statement that the search occurred on Tuesday at its office. It added that it had cooperated fully with the investigations ...