Father of Baby Santiago to Be Extradited to France Within Ten Days

The father, arrested in Amsterdam after abducting his premature baby from a Paris hospital, has agreed to expedited extradition proceedings.

Baby Santiago, born two months prematurely and requiring constant medical care, was abducted by his parents from a hospital in Aulnay-sous-Bois, near Paris, on October 21, 2024.
An international alert and a European arrest warrant were issued, leading to the discovery of the parents and baby in an Amsterdam hotel on October 25 after a four-day search.
The baby was returned to France on November 1, while the mother accepted expedited extradition and was placed under judicial supervision in France.
The father initially pursued a longer extradition process but has now opted for the expedited procedure, with Dutch authorities confirming his transfer to France within ten days.
The case garnered significant public attention due to the baby’s fragile health and the extensive cross-border police effort to ensure his safe recovery.