FRANCE: Police release l’Oreal quartet after two days of questioning
Four men arrested linked to l’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, including her financial adviser Patrice de Maistre, have been released after being questioned by police for 36 hours on suspicion of tax evasion. Read More
FRANCE: Police detain photographer and financial advisor in L’Oreal scandal
French police detained two men for questioning Thursday over the scandal surrounding L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. The two are Bettencourt’s friend, photographer Francois-Marie Banier, and her financial adviser, Patrice de Maistre. Read More
FRANCE: Police launch third probe into Sarkozy donations
French police say a third inquiry has been launched after searching the home and offices of a financial adviser to L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt over allegations that she made illegal donations to President Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2007 campaign. Read More