French Prisoner Rédoine Faïd Questioned Over Alleged Escape Plans

The notorious convict, known for his dramatic 2018 helicopter escape, is under investigation for new suspected attempts to flee custody.

Rédoine Faïd, a 52-year-old convicted criminal, is being questioned by police over alleged escape plans dating back to 2021 and 2023.
Faïd is currently serving a 14-year sentence for his 2018 helicopter prison escape and has a history of multiple dramatic breakouts.
Authorities suspect Faïd of planning escapes while detained at two separate prisons, with investigations conducted by the National Jurisdiction for Combating Organized Crime.
Faïd has spent over 11 years in solitary confinement and recently protested his conditions with a brief hunger strike in December 2024, which ended without changes to his isolation status.
The convict's legal team and supporters argue that his extended isolation and harsh treatment are disproportionate and inhumane.