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Patrick Blaise Extradited from Israel to France for Major VAT Fraud Case
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First reported by Calcalist · 2 hours ago
What happened
Patrick Blaise was extradited from Israel to France after being convicted of a large VAT fraud involving carbon emission quotas, receiving a four-year sentence. The fraud, spanning 2008 to 2012, defrauded French authorities of over 283 million euros. Israeli courts approved the extradition following France's request and Blaise's failed appeals.
- 01Patrick Blaise was extradited from Israel to France after a VAT fraud conviction.
- 02He was involved in a carbon emission quota scam defrauding France of 283.8 million euros.
- 03Blaise personally gained 530,000 euros and managed two companies used in the fraud.
- 04The fraud occurred between 2008 and 2012, involving offshore accounts in Hong Kong and Cyprus.
- 05Israeli courts approved the extradition after Blaise's appeals were rejected.
- 06The case was handled by Israel's international prosecution department with police and Interpol cooperation.
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