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French Fugitive 'The Fly' Captured in Romania After Deadly Prison Escape

A fugitive French prisoner named Mohamed Amra was arrested in Romania after a nine-month international hunt, according to the French government.
Amra was sentenced for burglary and was under investigation for serious crimes, including attempted organized homicide and a kidnapping that resulted in death, prosecutors stated.
French President Emmanuel Macron described the capture as a 'formidable success' and credited European colleagues for their efforts.
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau thanked all forces involved in the arrest of Mohamed Amra in Bucharest, as reported by Romanian police.

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Spiegel

Romania: Criminal boss Mohamed Amra caught after nine months of escape

After the attack on a prisoner transporter with two deaths, Mohamed Amra was tried all over France. Now the intensive offender was caught, President Macron speaks of a great success.

10 hours ago·Germany

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South China Morning Post

After 9 months on run, French fugitive who staged escape faces court in Romania

Mohamed Amra fled after being sentenced for burglary in Normandy. 10 other people in Amra’s entourage were arrested overnight.

10 hours ago·Hong Kong

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CBS News

Notorious fugitive known as "The Fly" arrested after deadly prison escape in France and 9-month manhunt

Two guards were killed when armed assailants helped Mohamed Amra escape from a prison convoy last May, prompting a high-profile search.

11 hours ago

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The Times

‘The Fly’, France’s most wanted fugitive, is arrested in Romania

President Macron hailed Mohamed Amra’s recapture as ‘a formidable success’ nine months after a deadly jailbreak led to criticism of the government’s record on crime

12 hours ago·United Kingdom

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De Telegraaf

French criminal 'the Fly' back behind bars after violent escape in which two guards were shot dead

A French prisoner who was violently freed last year has been arrested in Romania, the BBC reports. Mohammed Amra, alias 'the Fly', was on his way to court when he was freed by an armed gang. Two guards were shot dead.

21 hours ago·Amsterdam, Netherlands

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