French judicial authorities have opened a formal investigation for kidnapping and sequestration concerning the disappearance of Clément Besneville, a 29-year-old Franco-Spanish man, in Morocco in 2024. The investigation was initiated by the public prosecutor's office in Melun, France, on March 26, 2026, as confirmed by the prosecutor's office to AFP.
Clément Besneville was last seen in Marrakech, Morocco, in April 2024. His family reported him missing after he failed to return to France. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have remained unexplained for two years, prompting the new judicial action.
The investigation, led by an investigating judge, aims to determine the exact circumstances of his disappearance. French authorities are coordinating with Moroccan counterparts as part of the probe. The family's lawyer has stated the investigation is a crucial step towards uncovering the truth.
No suspects have been publicly named in connection with the case. The French prosecutor's office has not released further details on potential motives or leads, citing the ongoing nature of the judicial investigation.
