Paris burglary murder suspect arrested Morocco extradition

An extradition procedure is currently underway to repatriate the alleged perpetrator of a homicide committed in June 2024 in the 11th arrondissement of the French capital. His arrest in Morocco marks a turning point in the case of the murder of a 64-year-old night watchman. The victim was found dead by asphyxia, bound hand and foot in his lodge, following a nighttime burglary targeting the Nouvelle France social hotel. The criminals ultimately abandoned a large safe in the street that they were attempting to steal on a dolly.

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In this complex case, the Paris investigating chamber decided on Tuesday to release Nicolas D., a 36-year-old former law enforcement officer. He is accused of informing the commando of the supposed presence of fifteen gold bars in the famous safe. Already convicted for vehicle trafficking and tried in the case of hired killer freemasons, he was imprisoned in summer 2024 for murder in an organized gang, kidnapping and unlawful confinement. According to information relayed by Le Parisien, serious evidence still weighs against him, justifying strict supervision requirements.

The judicial police investigation initially progressed thanks to video surveillance and telephone analysis, leading to the identification of three suspects after the discovery of their abandoned getaway car. A first accomplice, 26 years old, arrested as early as July 2024, eventually admitted his role as lookout before the investigating judge in October 2025. During his statements, he formally cleared the ex-police officer, confirming that the latter was not present at the scene at the time of the tragedy.

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The defense of Nicolas D., represented by Me David-Olivier Kaminski, now hopes to obtain a dismissal by pointing out several material inconsistencies. A recent confrontation with the manager of the establishment, a longtime friend of the accused, made it possible to weaken the lead of a betrayal from within. The lawyer further emphasizes that the existence of this cash reserve was hardly a secret: "It’s an enormous cabinet that could not escape the eyes of people who frequented the establishment."