Fugitive 'the Fly' Extradited From Romania to France

Captured after 9-month manhunt, Mohamed Amra is arraigned for multiple crimes
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Posted Feb 25, 2025 11:01 AM CST
Fugitive 'the Fly' Extradited From Romania to France
Mohamed Amra, nicknamed ''the Fly," is escorted by armed police officers at the Henri Coanda international airport in Otopeni, Romania, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, before being extradited to France.   (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Mohamed Amra, a French fugitive, has been extradited to France from Romania. His arrest took place near a Bucharest shopping center, ending a nine-month international manhunt. Amra, also known as "the Fly," had evaded capture by dyeing his hair red. He was involved in a prison escape last year in Normandy, which resulted in the deaths of two guards and serious injury to three others.

Amra fled after being sentenced for burglary in Evreux. He was also under investigation for attempted homicide and a fatal kidnapping. French President Emmanuel Macron said his capture was a "formidable success." Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau connected Amra to Marseille's organized crime syndicates, suspecting his involvement in drug trafficking.

Interpol issued a notice for Amra's arrest. After his capture, 25 individuals were detained in connection to his escape. The Bucharest Court of Appeal approved the extradition swiftly. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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