The advertising insert scam would have earned more than a million euros for its six authors. Six defendants appeared before the Meaux criminal court for fraud and money laundering.
The prosecution requested prison sentences for four of the defendants. The judgment, reserved, will be rendered on April 29 and 30, 2015. The advertising inserts scam is one of the biggest frauds in French history. It is estimated to have cost between 1 and 1.5 million euros to the victims and their lawyers. The victims include car garages, hair salons, a hotel and a hotel.