Weirdest non-conspiracy theory conspiracy

IE it sounds like a conspiracy theory but it's real.

Hard to beat this opening para:

Quote:

A French business coach and hypnosis specialist has learned that she narrowly escaped death at the hands of a hit squad with links to the secret services. They were alleged to be working for freemasons on a contract from a professional rival.

Paywalled
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i...plot-ptpwrbl75

French version
https://www.rtl.fr/actu/justice-fait...ime-7900000075

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