French Judge Opens Investigation into Former Frontex Director Fabrice Leggeri Over Allegations of Assisting Migrant Boat Interceptions
A French judge has initiated an investigation into Fabrice Leggeri, the former executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, known as Frontex. The inquiry is based on allegations that Leggeri encouraged his staff to assist in the interception of migrant boats in the Mediterranean. These actions, according to the investigation, could be construed as crimes against humanity. The move follows a complaint filed by the Human Rights League (LDH) in 2024, claiming Leggeri's actions contributed to the pushbacks of asylum seekers during his tenure at Frontex. As European Parliament member for the far-right National Rally led by... [Continue Reading]
Europol launches new unit to crack down on migrant smuggling networks
Europol has inaugurated the European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling (ECAMS) to bolster the fight against migrant smuggling across Europe and beyond. The centre will focus on dismantling large criminal groups that facilitate perilous, high-cost journeys for migrants, many of whom face life-threatening conditions during transit. These smuggling rings increasingly use online platforms to recruit accomplices and advertise their illicit services, expanding their reach and making enforcement harder. The new unit aims to disrupt these digital networks and reduce the flow of migrants risking dangerous passages. The launch of ECAMS comes amid rising concerns about the scale and brutality of migrant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Mar 2026 12:45
