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Christophe B. Charged with Terrorist Assassination in Racist Killing of Tunisian Neighbor

The anti-terror prosecutor seized the case after discovering the suspect’s hate-filled videos urging violence against people of foreign origin.

Des scellés posés sur la porte du salon de coiffure où travaillait le Tunisien Hichem Miraoui, le 3 juin 2025 à Puget-sur-Argens, dans le Var
Des gerbes fleurs ont été déposées devant le salon de coiffure d’Hichem Maraoui, à Puget-sur-Argens (Var).
Après le meurtre d’Hichem Miraoui à Puget-sur-Argens, des gerbes de fleur ont été déposées devant le salon de coiffure où la victime travaillait.

Overview

  • On June 5, Christophe B. was presented to an anti-terror magistrate and formally charged with terrorist assassination over the May 31 shooting of his neighbor, 46-year-old Tunisian barber Hichem Miraoui, and the wounding of another man.
  • Investigators transferred the inquiry to the Parquet national antiterroriste after uncovering several videos in which the 53-year-old suspect pledged allegiance to France, promoted far-right views and called for violence against foreigners.
  • In custody, Christophe B. admitted to the killings but denied any racist or terror motive, while prosecutors cited his online content and an arsenal of firearms to argue that he aimed to spread fear.
  • Local officials and community groups have condemned the attack as racially motivated and are organizing a white march on June 8 in Puget-sur-Argens to honor Miraoui and reject xenophobic violence.
  • Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau described the murder as “clearly racist” and potentially terroristic, and Tunisia’s government urged stronger protection for its citizens in France amid growing concern over anti-immigrant violence.