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Hamidović family sentenced in Paris organized crime trial

Overview

Seven members of the Hamidović family from Bosnia and Herzegovina have been sentenced by a Paris court for their roles in an organized crime syndicate. The clan, described as being of Bosnian-origin Roma descent, operated an international pickpocketing network that targeted tourists at locations including Disneyland Paris, the Paris metro, and Roissy Airport.

Investigations revealed the group utilized a network of at least 50 minors and young women, who were reportedly subjected to physical and sexual abuse if they failed to meet financial quotas. While the children lived in squalor, the ringleaders maintained a luxurious lifestyle, displaying wealth through designer clothing and five-star hotels. The group reportedly generated daily revenues of up to 25,000 euros.

In their final sentencing, the clan leader, Roberto Hamidović, received eight years in prison and a 500,000 euro fine for human trafficking and organized crime. His wife, Lejla Hamidović, was among the seven family members sentenced to prison terms ranging from five to eight years. All convicted defendants face significant fines and a permanent ban from entering French territory, with extradition proceedings expected to follow.

Entities

Paris · Roberto Hamidović · Hamidović family · Disneyland Paris · Le Monde

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Paris court sentences Hamidović clan leader for human trafficking

    Leader Roberto Hamidović and six clan members were sentenced in Paris for human trafficking and running a child pickpocketing ring that targeted tourists in France.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Hamidovic family faces trial in Paris for organized theft and exploitation

    Prosecutors in Paris have requested prison sentences of up to nine years for members of the Hamidovic clan, accused of forcing children and women into organized theft and human trafficking.

  3. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Hamidović family faces trial in Paris for organized crime

    Seven members of the Hamidović family from Bosnia and Herzegovina face trial in Paris for organized theft, human trafficking, and money laundering involving a network of minors.

Sources

information.tv5monde.com · jajce-online.com · lesinguliersete.fr · n1info.ba · novi.ba · srpskacafe.com · srpskainfo.com · sudradio.fr · tip.ba · zenicablog.com · zenit.ba · zvornicki.ba

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