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Cross checks between tax services and airlines to battle tax evasion - After announcing on Tuesday plans to crack down on tax evasion the French government has spoken of the introduction of cross-checks of data between the tax service and airline companies. The objective would be to identify fraudsters who declare to reside abroad and "who therefore do not pay their taxes in France", verifying the time spent on national territory. The checks would not be automatic but would be carried out when there is a doubt. The measures against tax evasion presented this week will be followed at the end of the month with measures set out by the government to battle social security fraud.
Missing person - Police in the Var have launched an appeal for witnesses after the worrying disappearance of a 77-year-old man who suffers from Alzheimer. Serge Chabriel was last seen on Sunday afternoon in La Valette-du-Var. Described as having grey hair, brown eyes and of slim build, Serge was at the time wearing a turquoise tracksuit jacket and black trousers. Anyone with any information is invited to contact the police services via 04.98.03.53.79 or 17.
Deaths of two pensioners - More details have emerged on the deaths of two pensioners, whose bodies were discovered at their home in Grasse at the weekend. They were discovered by their nurse on Saturday morning, with fatal injuries on the upper part of their bodies, the house completely ransacked, and their car stolen. Yesterday afternoon, police arrested a 32-year-old man i
