11/02/2013
Inside out investigates the Oxford conman who brainwashed a French aristocrat out of a fortune.
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Conman 'stole lives' of French aristocrats
Members of a French aristocratic family have described how they were brainwashed by a conman, held a virtual prisoners in Oxford and now live in social housing after losing their chateau.
Christine and Charles-Henri de Vedrines were conned out of millions of euros after falling under the "hypnotic powers" of Thierry Tilly.
He was jailed for eight years for false imprisonment and abusing the weakness of psychologically vulnerable persons at a trial in Bordeaux in November.
Read the full story on the BBC News website.
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Watch a video feature on the BBC News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Jane Goddard |
| Series Producer | Jane French |
Broadcast
- Mon 11 Feb 201319:30BBC One South & Oxfordshire only
