Paris opens investigation into Facebook group linked to Frontières

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  The Paris prosecutor’s office opened a preliminary investigation into the “Riposte Frontières” Facebook group on 11 September 2026.

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  The investigation followed a report from an unidentified member of parliament on 27 August.

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  The group is linked to the far-right outlet Frontières and has about 6,000 members.

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  The prosecutor’s office said investigators are examining possible offences including incitement to discrimination, public insult and written death threats.

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  Les Jours reported finding antisemitic, Islamophobic and racist content, as well as calls for hatred, murder, violence or harassment.

Who

The Paris prosecutor’s office opened the investigation. The group is linked to Frontières.

What

A preliminary investigation was opened into the “Riposte Frontières” Facebook group over its content.

When

The investigation began on 11 September 2026.

Where

The group is on Facebook; the investigation was opened in Paris.

Why

A member of parliament reported the group, following reporting by Les Jours about its content.

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