Irishman on the run for 25 years found dead in France

A MAN wanted in connection with a multi-million fraud and who has been on the run for more than 25 years is believed to have been found dead in France.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2011 - 01:00

Ellen Branagh and Ed Carty

Robert Stapleton had Irish, British and European warrants for his arrest.

Lincolnshire Police previously said the 67-year-old was wanted over allegations of fraud of £5 million (€5.64m) relating to companies he controlled.

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Courts Place: France Place: Ireland Place: Brittany, France Place: Britain Person: Robert Stapleton Person: Stapleton Organisation: Lincolnshire Police Organisation: Crimewatch’s Most Wanted Organisation: Ultraleisure Organisation: and Organisation: DTI Organisation: Export Credit Guarantee Department Organisation: LLoyds Bank Organisation: Coutts

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