Overview
- The Apollonia trial opened on March 31, 2025, in Marseille, addressing allegations of a large-scale real estate fraud scheme that operated from 1997 to 2009.
- The company and its founders are accused of defrauding 760 victims, primarily wealthy professionals, through falsified documents and aggressive sales tactics.
- The scheme involved the sale of 5,305 properties worth €950 million, with promises of financial benefits that were never delivered.
- Investigators seized €7.5 million and multiple luxury assets from the founders, who are accused of profiting significantly from the alleged fraud.
- The defense disputes the charges, arguing that the actions were exaggerated commercial practices rather than deliberate fraud.