Overview

• Five prison guards from the Osny facility in Val-d’Oise have been placed under investigation for alleged corruption and smuggling of illicit items into cells.
• The items reportedly smuggled included mobile phones, alcohol, and cannabis, concealed in food packages delivered to inmates.
• The investigation began after a formal report by the prison administration to the Pontoise prosecutor, following suspicious activities within the facility.
• Preliminary searches uncovered significant evidence, including thousands of euros in cash at the homes of some implicated guards.
• Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has called for stricter measures to combat corruption within public service roles, with further announcements expected during his upcoming visits to penitentiary institutions.