"A group of men accused of using Skype and a silicone mask to extract tens of millions of euros from the rich and famous by impersonating a top French politician go on trial in Paris on Tuesday.
"Victims of the fake Jean-Yves Le Drian — now foreign minister but then in charge of defense — included billionaire spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, who parted with 20 million euros ($22 million). "
Full report at the Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-french-israelis-go-on-trial-over-fake-france-defense-minister-scam/
"To look more credible, the gang sent letterheads from the minister and, in some cases, appeared on Skype with a costume and silicon mask of Le Drian behind a fake official desk with French and EU flags."
And at France24: https://www.france24.com/en/20200204-suspected-fraudsters-on-trial-for-impersonating-french-minister