Ilyas Kherbouch, known by his nickname "Ganito," was moved from Fresnes prison to Meaux prison during the summer of 2026 due to concerns about a potential escape plan, according to a source close to the case confirmed by the French news outlet franceinfo on September 9. This transfer was corroborated by a previous report from Le Parisien. The decision to move Kherbouch was made by prison authorities on August 7, based on an assessed risk of him escaping. Security measures have been strengthened at Meaux prison to manage this risk.
Ilyas Kherbouch, who is 21 years old, is set to face trial in Paris on Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, for his involvement in a burglary that took place in July 2023. The crime targeted the home of Italian football goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was then playing for Paris Saint-Germain. The trial will take place before the Paris correctional court, where Kherbouch will be joined by two other men accused in the case.
Prosecutors believe that Kherbouch, along with his co-accused Khyan Mamouni—known as "Kiki"—orchestrated the home invasion. According to the charges, Kherbouch directed the operation from his prison cell by phone, coordinating the actions of those who broke into Donnarumma’s home. The case has drawn attention due to the high-profile nature of the victim and the alleged involvement of individuals from within the prison system.
The trial is expected to focus on the roles played by each defendant, including whether the alleged coordination from prison was part of a premeditated plan. The case highlights the challenges faced by prison authorities in managing security risks, particularly when inmates are suspected of planning crimes from behind bars.
Escapee Transferred to New Prison Ahead of Trial for 2023 Burglary
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