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Rachid Djeha, Second Alleged DZ Mafia Executive, Detained in Algeria

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rachid Djeha, a second alleged executive from the DZ Mafia criminal organization, has been arrested in Algeria.
  • This arrest follows the apprehension of the group's alleged co-founder, Mehdi Laribi, by Algerian authorities several weeks prior.
  • The arrests signal a renewed cooperation between Algerian and French authorities in combating organized crime.

Algerian authorities have arrested Rachid Djeha, identified as a second high-ranking figure within the alleged DZ Mafia criminal network. This apprehension marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the organization.

The arrest of Djeha comes weeks after Algerian authorities detained Mehdi Laribi, who is described as the alleged co-founder of the same criminal group. The simultaneous detentions suggest a coordinated crackdown on the DZ Mafia's leadership.

French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin expressed satisfaction with the arrests on X, formerly Twitter. He highlighted the "relaunched cooperation" between Algeria and France, indicating a strengthening of bilateral efforts to combat transnational crime.

This renewed collaboration between French and Algerian law enforcement agencies appears to be yielding results, with the successful apprehension of key figures linked to the DZ Mafia. The focus now shifts to the judicial processes and the potential impact of these arrests on the organization's operations.

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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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