FRANCE: French police quiz L’Oréal heiress’s financial advisor again

Police have questioned L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt’s financial advisor Patrice de Maistre (pictured) for a second time over his role in a tax fraud scandal and allegations that he handled illegal campaign donations. 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: Financial advisor’s home raided in Sarkozy donation probe

French police searched the residence and office of a financial advisor to L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt on Friday over allegations that France’s richest woman illegally made donations to President Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2007 campaign. Read More

FRANCE: Police raid financial advisor home over Sarkozy cash gift probe

French police searched the residence and office of a financial advisor to L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt to investigate allegations of illegal donations from France’s richest woman to President Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2007 campaign. Read More