Monaco is widely believed to be a "country for millionaires," a tax haven, the safest place to live. Its mild Mediterranean climate, favourable geographical location (major European cities are just a few hours’ drive away) and business conditions have made the principality a universal magnet.
There was a time when fraud required being face to face or nearby, a handshake a local letter or a forged signature on heavy paper. Today, it requires only a voice. Not even a real one. In early 2026, something unsettling began to happen to some Monaco residents.
