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French tourist missing in Peru since July 11, investigation underway

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 30-year-old French tourist, Boris Poyer, has been missing in Peru since July 11.
  • His phone was found in his hotel room, and local police, including a unit specializing in human trafficking, are investigating.
  • French consular authorities are involved, and his family is traveling to Peru as no specific cause for his disappearance is favored.

Authorities in Peru are investigating the unsettling disappearance of a 30-year-old French tourist, Boris Poyer, who was last heard from on July 11. Poyer, originally from Lyon, was vacationing on the Pacific coast in Puerto de Malabrigo, a popular surfing destination. His family has been without contact since that date.

Police found Poyer's mobile phone in his hotel room. Investigations are ongoing, with the case now handled by a local police division focused on human trafficking and missing persons. "We still don't know where he is, but the search continues. The investigation will not stop until we find him," a local officer told AFP.

French consular officials in Peru are actively involved in the case. A missing person report has also been filed in France, and Poyer's parents are reportedly traveling to Peru. At this stage, investigators are not prioritizing any particular theory, whether criminal or accidental, regarding his disappearance.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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