Paris Court Delays Frichti Executives’ Trial Over Concealed Work to September 2026

Overview

• The Paris criminal court granted a defense request to adjourn the hearing, resetting the trial to 10 September 2026.
• Former leaders Julia Bijaoui and Quentin Vacher face charges of concealed work and illegal employment of foreign nationals for conduct alleged between 2015 and 2021.
• On 7 November, the Paris labor tribunal reclassified five couriers as employees and awarded nearly €30,000 each in damages.
• Plaintiffs’ lawyers said they intend to file a new complaint covering July 2021 through the end of 2023 that would also name Getir and Gorillas.
• Frichti entered judicial liquidation in 2023, and more than 200 ex-couriers have constituted themselves as civil parties in the criminal case.