Panama Papers: Cosmetics packaging firm accused of "opaque" tax practices

Published: 15-Apr-2016
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Owner of French packaging company Autajon accused of possible tax fraud

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Gérard Autajon, the owner of French packaging company Autajon, has been accused of possible tax fraud and is set to ‘regularise’ his tax position, following a French television programme discussing the Panama Papers revelations.

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