Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Former Frontex Chief Investigated for Crimes Against Humanity

3/24/2026

47 10 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Fabrice Leggeri, former Frontex chief, is under investigation for alleged complicity in crimes against humanity.
The Paris Court of Appeal opened the probe after a 2024 complaint by the Human Rights League (LDH) and Utopia 56.
Leggeri is now a member of the far-right National Rally in the European Parliament.
Prosecutors would need to waive his parliamentary immunity to indict him.

1 of 1

Story summary

Fabrice Leggeri, former Frontex chief, is under investigation for alleged complicity in crimes against humanity.
The Paris Court of Appeal opened the probe after a 2024 complaint by the Human Rights League (LDH) and Utopia 56.
Leggeri is now a member of the far-right National Rally in the European Parliament.
Prosecutors would need to waive his parliamentary immunity to indict him.