Network alleged to have targeted child in grandmother's custody
Network allegedly planned child abduction targeting minor in grandmother's custody.
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Rémy Daillet Extremist Network Trial
Far-right extremist network leader Rémy Daillet sentenced to six years in prison for orchestrating child abduction and conspiracy to overthrow French government. Network conducted sabotage and explosives preparation across multiple cells.
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2026-10-15 to 2026-10-28 · UTC publication dates
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Rémy Daillet condemned to six years in prison for leading far-right group and child abduction
Rémy Daillet, 60-year-old leader of a far-right extremist group, was sentenced to six years in prison with continued detention by the Paris correctional court on October 15, 2026. He was convicted as the instigator of the abduction of 8-year-old Mia Montemaggi in April 2021 and for involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the French government.
Child abduction operation in Vosges targeting child placed with grandmother
On April 2021, in the Vosges region, 8-year-old Mia Montemaggi was abducted from her grandmother's care by individuals posing as youth protection workers. The child had been placed with her grandmother due to parental neglect. Mia was found five days later in Switzerland following police investigations.
Network members included military personnel, teachers, and sports coaches
The far-right group recruited members from diverse backgrounds including military officers, professors, entertainment workers, and sports coaches. Most were unknown to police prior to the investigation. The group was characterized by cellular compartmentalization and multiple operational objectives.
13 co-conspirators receive suspended or electronic monitoring sentences
Thirteen co-defendants in the case received mostly suspended sentences with electronic monitoring requirements. Robert K., residing in the United States and absent from proceedings, received a two-year prison sentence with an arrest warrant. Lola M., Mia's mother who participated in the abduction, received a two-year sentence with 18 months suspended and mandatory counseling.
Plot named 'Opération Azur' involved planned government takeover and violence
The far-right network's operation, named 'Projet Azur', included plans to forcibly take control of the Élysée Palace and Matignon government buildings. The group targeted Masonic lodges, Jewish personalities including Jacques Attali, political figures including Édouard Philippe, journalists, and magistrates designated for potential harm.
Far-right network organized hierarchical underground structure from Malaysia
Rémy Daillet, operating from Malaysia before his 2021 expulsion, established a hierarchical clandestine far-right network in France from autumn 2020. The network aimed to overthrow the government, exploiting discontent from COVID-19 lockdowns and the Yellow Vest movement through a YouTube channel with 35,000 subscribers.
Network members arrested after planning infrastructure sabotage and explosives preparation
Members of the far-right network prepared handmade explosives and conducted sabotage training, including burning two 5G relay antennas in early 2021 near Aix-en-Provence and Lyon. A chemistry teacher named Lionel F. prepared explosive recipes for the group.
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French court convicts far-right network leader to six years imprisonment
French court sentences far-right network leader Daillet to six years for organizing planned government takeover operation.