Wojciech Janowski

Wojciech Janowski (born August 15, 1949) is a Polish-born Monegasque businessman, diplomat and former known as philanthropist. 2018 he was sentenced to jail, after he confessed, that he made the assignment to murder his mother in law.

Wojciech Janowski
Wojciech Janowski in 2010
Born (1949-08-15) August 15, 1949
Warsaw, Poland
NationalityPolish-Monegasque
OccupationBusinessman, diplomat, philanthropist
Spouse(s)Sylvia Pastor
RelativesHélène Pastor (mother-in-law)
Gildo Pallanca Pastor (brother-in-law)

Early life

Wojciech Janowski was born on August 15, 1949 in Warsaw, Poland.[1][2]

Career

Janowski was the manager of hotels and casinos in Monaco.[1][2] Later, he served as the Chairman of Firmus SAM, a nanotechnology company.[1]

Janowski served as the Chair of the Polish Chamber of Commerce in Monaco.[1] He also served as Poland's honorary consul in Monaco until 2014.[1]

Philanthropy

Janowski is a co-founder of Monaco Against Autism (MONAA).[2] He was a recipient of the National Order of Merit for his philanthropy from French President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2010.[2]

Personal life

Janowski lived with Sylvia Pastor, the daughter of billionaire heiress Hélène Pastor, for 28 years, but they never married.[2] In June 2014, he admitted to being involved with the matriarch's assassination.[1] As of 2015, he was in jail.[3]

References
  1. Samuel, Henry (June 27, 2014). "Monaco heiress' son-in-law admits to 'involvement' in her murder". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  2. Willsher, Kim (June 27, 2014). "Monaco billionaire's son-in-law accused of ordering her murder". The Guardian. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  3. "Affaire Pastor: Wojciech Janowski reste en prison". Nice Matin. June 1, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.


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