Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

News

Indonesia and France Finalize Agreement for Repatriation of Frenchman on Death Row

Indonesia and France are set to formalize an agreement on Friday regarding the repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, a French national on death row for drug-related charges, according to Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Indonesia’s Minister for Law and Human Rights.

Atlaoui, imprisoned in Indonesia since 2005, is scheduled to return to France on February 5 or 6. He was convicted for his involvement as a chemist in an ecstasy production facility in Jakarta, capable of manufacturing 100 kilograms (approximately 220 pounds) of illegal drugs weekly. Atlaoui has consistently maintained his innocence, claiming he believed the factory was producing acrylic products.

In 2015, Atlaoui narrowly escaped execution alongside seven other foreign nationals when he was granted a last-minute reprieve. However, an Indonesian court subsequently rejected his appeal against the death sentence, leaving no further legal avenues within Indonesia.

The agreement, which will be signed via video conference by Minister Yusril and French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, includes specific conditions. France has agreed to respect the Indonesian court’s ruling, according to Yusril.

“Following the transfer, it will be up to the French government to decide whether to grant clemency or impose a sentence in accordance with French law,” Yusril stated. Under French law, the maximum penalty for a comparable offence is 30 years imprisonment, he added.

The French Ministry of Justice has not yet responded to a request for comment on the matter.

You May Also Like

Business

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and a string of groundbreaking companies, has reached an unprecedented net worth of $439.2 billion, according...

News

As Earth grapples with pandemics, climate disasters, and environmental degradation, the idea of living beyond our planet has transitioned from science fiction to an...

Finance

The Mpesa PayBill service has revolutionized how businesses and customers interact, offering a seamless, convenient, and secure way to process payments. In 2025, Mpesa...

News

Every new presidency signifies a critical juncture in American history. As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office in a cold Washington,...