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Four Suspects Under Investigation Over Homophobic Ambush-Robberies Near Nantes

Prosecutors have sought pretrial detention in a judge-led inquiry into hate‑motivated extortion.

Lors de la Marche des fiertés 2023 à Nantes.
Les mis en cause ont été déférés vendredi devant le parquet, qui a saisi un juge d’instruction notamment pour extorsions commises avec arme et en raison de l’orientation sexuelle. (Image d’illustration)

Overview

  • Three adults and a 17-year-old were arrested on August 27 and presented to a judge on August 29 in Nantes.
  • The inquiry concerns three assaults linked to lures from dating platforms to Parc de Praud in Rezé on May 30, July 31 and August 7.
  • Victims were beaten, insulted with homophobic slurs and forced to hand over bank cards, with at least €500 withdrawn and a €182 Uber Eats order recorded.
  • Police tied the cases through video and phone data and seized a large carpenter’s mallet, a hammer and one victim’s phone during searches.
  • The suspects largely admitted the facts and mentioned other incidents, and investigators are also examining how initial contacts with victims were made.