Trial begins of French-Israeli men over fake foreign minister scam

Victims included billionaire spiritual leader the Aga Khan, who handed over €20m

A group of men accused of using Skype and a silicone mask to extract tens of millions of euros from the rich and famous by impersonating a leading French politician are to go on trial in Paris on Tuesday.

Victims of the fake Jean-Yves Le Drian – now foreign minister but then in charge of defence – included the billionaire spiritual leader the Aga Khan, who parted with €20m (£17m).

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