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Orpea nursing home scandal deepens amid revelations boss offloaded shares

Orpea's motto: "Life continues with us" has been badly tainted following allegations of negligence and revelations its boss made a timely sale of shares in the company. AFP - ALAIN JOCARD

French minister Brigitte Bourguignon says she’s "disgusted" by revelations the boss of nursing home operator Orpea – who was sacked last weekend – sold close to 590,000 euros of company stock after being informed of allegations that residents were abused.

Yves le Masne was fired on Sunday, while French authorities have opened an investigation into the for-profit group, which operates 350 homes in France.

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