Story highlights Marine Le Pen's bodyguard and chief of staff taken into custodyLe Pen, of the far-right Front National party, is one of the front-runners in France's presidential raceParis (CNN) Marine Le Pen's bid to become French president has become embroiled in a police investigation after her bodyguard and chief of staff were questioned and placed in custody Wednesday. Thierry Legier and Catherine Griset are alleged to have been paid for non-existent jobs at the European Parliament. The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) said Le Pen, leader of the far-right Front National, initially admitted they had been paid while not working. JUST WATCHED French far-right leader runs for president Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH French far-right leader runs for president 01:09Le Pen was defiant when questioned about the investigation Wednesday on CNN affiliate BFM TV. "The thing I find the most surprising is that an investigating judge is supposed to be taking care of the case.

Source: CNN February 22, 2017 14:26 UTC