In the Gironde region of southwestern France, three men—including two who are minors—were recently placed under formal investigation for the group rape of a 16-year-old girl. The three suspects were also imprisoned following the case, which, according to the victim's testimony, involves a total of ten men. The incident took place in June 2026 in Saint-Seurin-sur-l'Isle, a town located east of Libourne. According to the initial findings of the investigation, the girl was spending the evening with two friends when the accused boys forced her to drink alcohol in order to take advantage of her and commit the rape. The victim's account, reported by the regional radio station ICI Gironde, states that she was subjected to both oral sex and penetration. The assault was recorded on video, and it was through this footage that investigators were able to identify the suspects. The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the charges and the involvement of minors. A judicial investigation has been opened for multiple charges, including group rape, administering a substance to a person without their knowledge that would impair their judgment or control of their actions to commit a rape or sexual assault, filming with the intention of its dissemination of a pornographic image of a minor, and dissemination of an image of a minor with a pornographic character. These charges reflect the seriousness of the crime and the potential legal consequences for those found guilty. The case has also raised concerns about the protection of minors and the legal measures in place to prevent and punish such crimes. Prosecutors from Libourne confirmed the formal investigation and the imprisonment of the three men on Saturday, following the incident that occurred earlier this year. The details of the case continue to be examined by authorities as part of a broader effort to address sexual violence and the exploitation of minors.