Banker Tries to Strangle 90-Year-Old Client in Toulon After €66,000 Fraud
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A banker in Toulon, France, tried to hurt an old client.
The client is 90 years old. The banker tried to strangle him.
Police say the banker took money from the client. This is called fraud.
The fraud was for 66,000 euros. This is a lot of money.
In another story, a man named Philippe Croizon is fighting for justice.
He had a business partner before. Croizon says this partner did fraud too.
This happened in a place called La Rochelle. Croizon feels sad about it.
He said, "I am surprised and sad."
The partner is accused of fraud. This means police think he did it.
A trial will happen for this case. A trial is when a court decides if someone is guilty.
The trial will be on February 2, 2027. This is in Charente-Maritime, France.
These are two different stories about money crimes in France.
Vocabulary5 words
- banker
- a person who works at a bank
- strangle
- to hurt someone by pressing their neck
- fraud
- when someone steals money by lying
- justice
- when the law treats people fairly
- trial
- when a court decides if someone did something wrong
Quiz
Answer key
1. 90 2. 66,000 euros 3. February 2, 2027
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A _____ in Toulon, France, tried to hurt an old client.
The client is _____ years old. The banker tried to _____ him.
Police say the banker took money from the client. This is called _____.
The fraud was for _____ euros. This is a lot of money.
In another story, a man named Philippe _____ is fighting for justice.
He had a business _____ before. Croizon says this partner did fraud too.
This happened in a place called _____.
A _____ will happen for this case.
The trial will be on _____, 2027.