Clan leader in Paris sentenced to eight years over child pickpocketing gangs
Summary
A leader of a criminal group in Paris was sentenced to eight years in prison for using children, some as young as 10, to steal from tourists. The group made large amounts of money daily, and police said the children were treated very badly if they did not bring in enough money.Key Facts
- Roberto Hamidovic, 48, led a gang that used mostly children as pickpockets in Paris and places like Disneyland Paris.
- The gang reportedly earned around €25,000 a day from stealing.
- If the children failed to collect enough money, they were punished with violence or abuse.
- Hamidovic and his family lived a wealthy lifestyle, while the children lived in poor conditions.
- Seven family members were tried and sentenced for crimes including human trafficking and theft.
- The gang targeted tourists in places such as the Paris Métro, Disneyland Paris, and Charles de Gaulle airport.
- The children were told to lie about their age to avoid police arrest, as under 13 years old is the legal age limit for responsibility in France.
- Investigations showed the group operates internationally, with large amounts of money hidden abroad.
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