As a part of “The Baku connection” undertaking, the investigative journalism community Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 investigated the Santa Monica Villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer and the unusual monetary schemes that allowed Azerbaijanis, together with a strong businessman, to purchase themselves one of the stunning views on the Côte d’Azur within the south of France.
https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20241108-baku-connection-cote-azur-behind-luxury-villa-azerbaijani-interests-forbidden-stories