What happened to billionaire Ehud Arye Laniado?

Ehud Arye Laniado died in March 2019 during a penis enlargement surgery in Paris due to cardiac hypertrophy, likely caused by banned substances he had taken.

What was the outcome for the surgeon involved in the billionaire's death?

The surgeon, Guy H., received a 15-month suspended sentence, a €50,000 fine, and a ban from practicing medicine.

Were banned substances involved in the billionaire's death?

Yes, investigations found that Ehud Arye Laniado had been taking banned substances and erectile dysfunction chemicals, which were considered the likely cause of his death.

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Billionaire Dies During Penis Enlargement Surgery

29 Jan

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Summary

Billionaire Ehud Arye Laniado died during a penis enlargement surgery in Paris.
The surgeon received a suspended sentence for failing to assist a person in danger.
The deceased was found to have taken banned substances before his death.

Billionaire Dies During Penis Enlargement Surgery

A Belgian-Israeli billionaire, Ehud Arye Laniado, died in March 2019 during a penis enlargement surgery at a clinic in Paris. The 75-year-old experienced a heart attack while undergoing penile injections. Prosecutors initially investigated manslaughter but later charged the surgeon and his assistant with failure to assist a person in danger, among other offenses. The surgeon, Guy H., was given a 15-month suspended sentence and a €50,000 fine. His assistant surgeon, who was unregistered in France despite over 20 years of practice, received a 12-month suspended sentence and a €20,000 fine.