Paris' Criminal Court: Adjani's Two-Year Sentence for Tax Fraud
Iconic French actress, Isabelle Adjani, (68 years old) has been handed a two-year sentence with probation by Paris' Criminal Court. The actress was convicted of tax evasion and money laundering charges. She also received a €250,000 fine.
Adjani's downfall began with allegations of irregular financial activities, including moving her residence to Portugal on paper in 2016 and 2017 to bypass French income taxes. The allegations further included claiming a €2-million gift as a loan and receiving €120,000 from an offshore company, funneled into an undeclared US account.
In an October 2022 interview with the magazine "L'Obs," Adjani addressed her financial situation, stating, "I'm not an American-style star." She acknowledged her irregular work schedule and social commitments. She also emphasized her modest lifestyle, often living in apartments and not large villas with pools, contradicting common perceptions.
Adjani was born in France in 1955 to an Algerian father and a German mother. Her illustrious career, which spanned half a century, brought her numerous accolades, including Academy Award nominations for her roles in "Queen Margot" (1994) and "The Story of Adele H." (2008).
Carla Garratt
Enrichment insights:
- Isabelle Adjani's reputation as a French film icon was marred by allegations of tax evasion and was the subject of a criminal investigation.
- Her defense team contended that the €2-million "gift" was actually a loan that Adjani had subsequently declared to the French authorities, explaining the tax office's misinterpretation of the transaction.
- The Paris Criminal Court handed down a sentence consisting of two years of probation and a €250,000 fine against Adjani for tax evasion and money laundering.
- Adjani's defense team appealed the verdict, arguing that the evidence against her was insufficient.
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