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Macron's disgraced ex-security aide Alexandre Benalla sets up €85m holding company

French President Emmanuel Macron's disgraced ex-bodyguard, Alexandre Benalla. © Bertrand GUAY / AFP

In October 2022, Emmanuel Macron's former bodyguard registered an investment company in London with the goal of investing in Africa. One of its partners is said to be Swiss millionaire. [...]

Published on 31/01/2023 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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