A billionaire killed by his assistant?
In one of the strangest events in domestic staffing history, a billionaire was murdered by his assistant. It happened in Monaco, one of the "billionaire capitals of the world." This incident is why celebrities, high-net-worth families, and billionaires must hire the right domestic staffing agency.
VIDEO: Billionaire killed by his assistant
Properly trained staffing agents can check references, do a background check, and have the candidate take a personality test. Some high-profile employers hire domestic staff on a whim, which can be disastrous.
Edmond Safra was the billionaire, and Ted Maher was his assistant. See the video below for complete details.
Edmond Safra was the billionaire, and Ted Maher was his assistant. See the video below for complete details.
Is this an isolated incident for an assistant to go rogue?
Unfortunately, no, because it happens more often than you would think. Here are just a few examples:
The Phi Center founder filed a $12,000,000 lawsuit against a former assistant for misappropriating funds. When an assistant is hired, it's recommended that protocols be implemented to ensure they only get a little responsibility initially, especially regarding account access and money management.
In another strange event, Hollywood actor Luke Wilson's assistant was allegedly making unauthorized purchases on the actor's credit cards, which totaled somewhere in the neighborhood of $100,000. Additionally, Wilson says that the personal assistant also stole personal property, valuing another $75,000.
Even more recently, a celebrity New York City real estate agent was killed by her assistant. Buyer beware!
The Phi Center founder filed a $12,000,000 lawsuit against a former assistant for misappropriating funds. When an assistant is hired, it's recommended that protocols be implemented to ensure they only get a little responsibility initially, especially regarding account access and money management.
In another strange event, Hollywood actor Luke Wilson's assistant was allegedly making unauthorized purchases on the actor's credit cards, which totaled somewhere in the neighborhood of $100,000. Additionally, Wilson says that the personal assistant also stole personal property, valuing another $75,000.
Even more recently, a celebrity New York City real estate agent was killed by her assistant. Buyer beware!
