According to a recent report by the French Senate, criminals are increasingly fleeing to countries like Morocco, Israel, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates to escape prosecution in France. The report, published in 2026, highlights the challenges French authorities face in extraditing fugitives from these nations due to legal and diplomatic hurdles.
The report notes that these countries have become preferred havens for French criminals because of their relatively close proximity and the perception that extradition procedures are slow or unreliable. In some cases, bilateral agreements exist but are not always effectively implemented, allowing fugitives to avoid justice for years.
French officials have called for stronger international cooperation and updated treaties to address this growing issue. The report suggests that improving diplomatic channels and legal frameworks could help speed up the return of wanted individuals to France.
While the exact number of fugitives is not specified, the report underscores a broader trend of cross-border crime and the need for more effective international law enforcement collaboration.
