Isabelle Adjani was accused of tax evasion between 2013 and 2017 Portal/Sarah Meyssonnier
The famous French actress Isabelle Adjani, a five-time César winner, was found guilty of tax evasion and money laundering by a Paris court. A fine of $275,068.25 and a two-year probation sentence, meaning she will be on probation and not go to prison if the actress behaves as required by law.
The sentence was harsher than the public prosecutor's office had originally demanded.
Adjani was convicted of falsely stating that her primary residence was in Portugal in 2016 and 2017 in order to avoid paying U.S. dollar $259,664.43 on taxes in France. After the judge's ruling, the actress also falsely claimed it was a gift from 2 million euros The loan he received in 2013 was a loan to avoid payment 60% taxesand that he made an illegal transfer $132,032.76 was transferred from an offshore account to another undeclared account in the United States and the money was then transferred to his account in Portugal.
Isabella Adjani must pay a fine of $275,068.25 Portal/Violeta Santos Moura
Adjani, who did not attend his trial because of what his lawyers described as an “acute illness” that prevented him from leaving New York City, has denied all allegations. At a hearing in October, prosecutors asked for a $50,000 fine 18 months in prison for the 68-year-old actresswho caused a stir after his name appeared in the scandalous “Panama Papers”.
The indictment alleges that between 2013 and 2017, Adjani “systematically sought to pay less income taxes and, instead of saving money legally through lifestyle adjustments, he chose to save money illegally through tax evasion.”
According to the charges, Isabella “systematically sought to pay less income taxes between 2013 and 2017, and instead of saving money legally through lifestyle adjustments, she chose to save money illegally through tax evasion.” Portal/Sarah Meyssonnier
The defense claims that he received the loan from 2 million euros at a time of financial distress and that he planned to repay it over a period of 10 years. In addition, they confirm that the transfer of the 120,000 euros was initiated and served by his “Swiss lawyer”. “Donate to his governess’s family so they could buy a house in Portugal.”
Olivier PardoAdjani's lawyer, pointed out in court that she is “a person who is very trusting and has experienced how that trust is abused.” “He is not someone who wants to commit fraud.” The defense also believed that an excessive sentence was imposed on her, which is why various legal measures are already being considered to prevent the actress from serving this excessive sentence.
Isabella's defense reiterated that the sentence imposed on her client was excessive. Portal/Piroschka van de Wouw
“Although Isabelle Adjani, who has always maintained her innocence, does not demand more favorable treatment than others because of her fame before the court, there is no reason to judge her less favorably. Therefore, We will urge you to file an appeal immediately“.
Isabelle Adjani She is particularly known for her appearance in the 1981 horror film Possession, as well as her work in films such as Camille Claudel and Queen Margot. She is the only artist to have won five César Awards, often referred to as the French Oscars. She was also nominated for two Oscars for her roles in Camille Claudel and The Story of Adèle H.