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The Freemasons' problematic 'little enquiry' launched by Louis Vuitton's ex-security chief

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A ceremony of the French Masonic Grand Lodge, held in Valence, France, in September 2025.
A ceremony of the French Masonic Grand Lodge, held in Valence, France, in September 2025. © Nicolas Guyonnet/Hans Lucas via AFP

The former head of security for the French luxury brand, Gaël Marchand, is also a Freemason who has steadily risen through the order's ranks. During his time at Louis Vuitton, he commissioned one of the company's consultants to carry out at least one internal investigation into the French Masonic Grand Lodge.

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