'Dubai Papers': Paris trial for 'large-scale tax fraud operation' begins

Hélin International, led by Belgian Prince Henri de Croÿ, is facing prosecution for facilitating tax fraud and money laundering for French clients. The firm allegedly helped 322 taxpayers hide over €200 million using complex schemes involving tax havens. Prosecutors have accused the company of organizing systematic tax fraud and have charged several individuals, including lawyers, with complicity. The case was brought to court following the discovery of internal documents revealing the firm's operations, which were initially leaked to the media. The trial is set to last a month.