A convicted criminal has been sentenced for orchestrating a sophisticated network of child pickpockets who preyed on tourists in major Paris attractions, including the Métro and Disneyland Paris. Authorities described the operation as a well-organized scheme, with the accused—compared to a fictional criminal mastermind—exploiting vulnerable minors, some as young as 10, to steal from visitors. Police estimated the gang generated tens of thousands of euros daily, highlighting the scale of the exploitation. The case underscores ongoing concerns about organized crime targeting vulnerable children in high-traffic tourist areas.
Roberto Hamidovic, 48, ran network of thieves who targeted tourists in Paris Métro and DisneylandA clan leader who sent gangs of child pickpockets to target tourists in the Paris Métro and popular attractions such as Disneyland Paris has been jailed for human trafficking.Roberto Hamidovic, 48, likened to Fagin, Charles Dickens’s notorious criminal boss, ran a network of child thieves, mostly girls, some as young as 10, who brought in an average of €25,000 (£21,500) a day, according to police. Continue reading...
