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France’s Ill-Gotten Gains

By The Steeple Times◆2 April 2019◆1 minute read
France’s Ill-Gotten Gains – Jack P. Hine on what’s wrong in France – Jack P. Hine on what’s wrong about France’s attitude towards foreigners who’ve invested in French property.
France’s Ill-Gotten Gains – Jack P. Hine on what’s wrong in France – Jack P. Hine on what’s wrong about France’s attitude towards foreigners who’ve invested in French property.
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  1. Jackie2 April 2019

    Give the French a wide berth I say. They just take, take and take a little more.

    1. Loul kheir9 April 2019

      Excellent article reflects the image of thieves French establishments like Sherpa and investigating judges

  2. Michael davis2 April 2019

    The french are known tax thieves! Well said !

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