Overview

• Mohamed Amra, France's most-wanted fugitive, was arrested in Bucharest, Romania, following a nine-month international search after his violent prison escape in May 2024.
• The arrest was facilitated by cooperation between French and Romanian authorities, with Amra identified through facial recognition and fingerprint verification despite attempts to alter his appearance.
• Amra's escape involved a deadly commando attack at the Incarville tollbooth, resulting in the deaths of two prison guards and leaving three others injured.
• Over 20 individuals suspected of aiding Amra's escape and evasion have been detained in France, Spain, Morocco, and Thailand, with links to organized crime groups under investigation.
• Amra has agreed to extradition to France, where he will face charges including organized murder, drug trafficking, and association with criminal enterprises.