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France Charges 21 Suspects in Organized Crime Case Over Prison Attacks

Judges in Paris consider charges against individuals tied to coordinated assaults on prison facilities, marking a shift from terrorism to organized-crime prosecution.

Un véhicule brûlé devant la prison de Tarascon, après que trois voitures ont été incendiées dans la nuit sur le parking de la prison, le 16 avril 2025 dans les Bouches-du-Rhône
Le ministre de la Justice Gérald Darmanin à La Farlède, près de Toulon, le 15 avril 2025.
Une vidéo d’intimidation de la DZ Mafia diffusée sur les réseaux sociaux.
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Overview

  • Twenty-one suspects, including alleged DDPF Telegram channel founder Imran A., have been presented to Paris judges for pre-indictment proceedings.
  • The Parquet national antiterroriste (Pnat) has transferred the investigation to the Juridiction nationale de lutte contre la criminalité organisée (Junalco), citing links to organized crime.
  • Investigations confirmed the attacks, which began on April 13, involved arson, firearm assaults, and Molotov cocktail incidents targeting 15 prison facilities and personnel.
  • Authorities determined the acts do not meet the legal threshold for terrorism, finding no evidence of radical ideology or foreign interference.
  • Provisional detention has been requested for the accused, with charges including criminal conspiracy and preparation of crimes punishable by up to 10 years in prison.