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Inside the Hamidovic clan's reign of terror over young female pickpockets in the Paris métro
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· September 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about the clan's activities and the trial of one branch of the network are available from the source, which reports that the trial took place from September 15 to 23. A Romani family of Bosnian origin, known as the Hamidovic clan, has been maintaining a reign of fear over young female pickpockets.
A Romani family of Bosnian origin, known as the Hamidovic clan, has been maintaining a reign of fear over young female pickpockets. The men in this family have a taste for luxury, naming their children after famous brands and figures, and indulging in designer clothes and luxury cars.
Their lavish lifestyle is supported by the pickpocketing activities of the young females under their control. The clan's network has been operating on public transportation.
Further details about the clan's activities and the trial of one branch of the network are available from the source, which reports that the trial took place from September 15 to 23.
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Category: Local Published: September 20, 2026 Source: Le Monde in English Reading time: 1 min
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