Chinanews.com, Paris, April 4th. Bernard Darby, a wealthy French businessman, was robbed in his house outside Paris on the 4th local time.
French President Macron expressed concern about the case.
According to the police report, the robbery occurred at about 0:30 am local time on the 4th. Four suspects broke into Darby's residence on the outskirts of Paris. When the suspects broke in, Darby and his wife had already rested.
The suspect beat the Darby and his wife, tied them up with wires, and then robbed them.
Darby's wife managed to get away and fled to a neighbor's house, where she managed to call the police.
She suffered minor injuries due to the beating and was sent to the hospital for examination, but is expected to be discharged soon.
Darby himself was rescued, and although he was slightly injured, he refused to go to the hospital.
According to sources involved in the investigation of the case, it was revealed to the French media that the suspect robbed two watches, including a Rolex watch. In addition, the looted items included earrings, bracelets and rings and other jewelry.
The police initially classified this case as "violent robbery and kidnapping."
French BFM television and other media reported that Macron had a phone call with Darby that day and expressed concern about the case.
Darby is 78 years old and is a well-known wealthy businessman in France. He was a member of the French National Assembly in the 1990s and served as Minister of Urban Affairs.
He has been involved in a series of corruption, tax fraud and misuse of company assets.
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