In a first-ever attempt to connect company records to real estate ownership information in France, Transparency International France, Transparency International and the Anti-Corruption Data Collective have uncovered significant loopholes through which criminals can launder and invest their money in French real estate.
Behind a Wall: Investigating Company and Real Estate Ownership in France 
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