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Peter Clarence Foster (born 26 September 1962) is an Australian career criminal who has been jailed in Australia, Britain, the United States and Vanuatu for a variety of offences related to weight loss and other scams as well as absconding from justice. His convictions range from fraud and money laundering to contempt of court and resisting arrest.〔(Serial fraudster who keeps bouncing back ), Jeevan Vasagar, The Guardian, 6 December 2002. Retrieved 27 May 2009〕〔 Foster was also in the headlines for his role in helping Cherie Blair, wife of British prime minister Tony Blair, buy properties in Bristol at a discounted rate.〔 Foster has described himself as an "international man of mischief". ==Early career== Foster began marketing and selling products at 19 years of age. Nicknamed "kid tycoon" and the "milkshake tycoon",〔 Foster was promoting themed nights at a Gold Coast discothèque two years before he was legally allowed in the club and became a boxing promoter at 17. At 20, Foster was fined £75,000 by an Australian court for attempting to make a fraudulent insurance claim when a boxing match he was promoting fell through.〔〔 The following year, Foster became a television producer and filmed a documentary with Muhammad Ali while living several weeks with him in his home in Los Angeles.〔 He was declared bankrupt after promoting an Ali bout in Australia that did not eventuate and marketing a method for quitting smoking.〔〔 Foster was also known for his relationship with model Samantha Fox, whom he hired to promote his weight loss tea. She later distanced herself from him and remarked: A number of years later, Foster suggested that he and Fox make a film about their lives, but she sent a refusal via her lawyer.〔(She's still up front ), Harriet Lane, The Guardian, 2 February 2002. Retrieved 27 May 2009〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Peter Foster」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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