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Nantes Prosecutor Dismisses Evidence in Crowdsourced Hunt for Fugitive Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès

Social media influencer Aqababe claims to have located the fugitive in Asia, but French authorities find no verified proof as experts question the authenticity of submitted evidence.

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès est soupçonné du meurtre de sa femme et de ses quatre enfants. Recherché, il est en fuite depuis 14 ans.
Des rumeurs sur la présence de Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès en Asie ont été démenties par le parquet de Nantes, lundi 28 avril 2025.

Overview

  • Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, missing since 2011 after the murder of his wife and four children, remains one of France's most elusive fugitives.
  • Influencer Aqababe mobilized a crowdsourced manhunt, claiming to have uncovered new evidence and sightings, including in Asia.
  • The Nantes prosecutor stated on April 28, 2025, that no factual or verifiable evidence has been received to support these claims.
  • Aqababe's lawyer asserts that all findings have been forwarded to the judiciary, but independent experts have disputed the validity of the key photo evidence.
  • French authorities emphasize the importance of adhering to judicial standards, warning that unverified tips can hinder official investigations.