Because he earns 20 million euros a year, businessman Guido Dumarey (64) has received a remarkably high fine from the judge for several construction violations on the meadow next to his farm. In addition to a six-month prison sentence, the car entrepreneur was fined 160,000 euros (!), while the public prosecutor had demanded ‘only’ 10,000 euros. Can the rich simply receive higher fines?
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“You earn 20 million euros a year? Then you will receive a higher fine”: Ghent judge remarkably strict for rich businessman
