French prosecutors
Coverage of French prosecutors in the Nexus archive.
- French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator
French prosecutors are investigating Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé after a World Cup match. Amarilla posted offensive comments on X targeting Mbappé's origins and appearance, prompting a complaint from the French Football Federation. The Paraguayan government condemned her remarks, which do not reflect the country's values, while French officials supported Mbappé.
- French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator
French prosecutors are investigating a Paraguay senator for racist insults directed at Kylian Mbappé after a World Cup match. The senator, Celeste Amarilla, posted derogatory remarks about Mbappé's background on social media, prompting a complaint from the French Football Federation. The Paraguayan government condemned the comments, stating they do not reflect national values.
- French prosecutors seek charges, pre-trial detention for pop star Bruel over alleged sex abuse
French prosecutors are seeking to charge pop star Patrick Bruel with nine allegations of sexual abuse, including rape and sexual assault, and request pre-trial detention. Bruel denies the allegations.
- French prosecutors request rape charges and detention for singer Patrick Bruel
French prosecutors have requested rape charges and detention for singer Patrick Bruel. Bruel was photographed at the Eiffel Tower for the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 26, 2024.
- French prosecutors open 'war crime' probe over Israel treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
French prosecutors have initiated a 'war crime' investigation into Israel's treatment of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists arrived at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on May 22, 2026.
- HSBC placed under formal investigation over Lebanese central bank scandal
HSBC is under formal investigation by French prosecutors over a Lebanese central bank scandal. The Swiss unit of the bank faces preliminary charges linked to former governor Riad Salameh.
- French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists
French prosecutors are investigating the Israeli treatment of flotilla activists. The foreign minister claims abuse against French nationals could constitute criminal offenses if proven.
- French prosecutors probe possible foreign interference targeting hard left
French prosecutors are investigating potential foreign interference targeting the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) party in Marseille. The probe follows the first round of the 2026 municipal elections, with LFI mayoral candidate Sébastien Delogu addressing the results.
- French prosecutors link 15-year-old to mega-breach at state’s secure document agency
French prosecutors have detained a 15-year-old over allegations of stealing millions of records from France Titres (ANTS), a secure document agency, leading to 18 million lines of data being leaked online. The case involves two computer crime charges.
- French prosecutors charge 88 individuals linked to crypto wrench attacks
French prosecutors have charged 88 individuals linked to crypto wrench attacks, a form of ransomware targeting cryptocurrency users. Authorities warned crypto holders to avoid excessive social media exposure to reduce targeting risks.
- Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe
Elon Musk has been summoned by French prosecutors as part of an ongoing investigation into X (formerly Twitter). It remains uncertain whether the tech billionaire will attend the requested interview in Paris.