Pierre Robert, a 73-year-old businessman from western France, was arrested in April 2025 and charged with human trafficking, aggravated pimping and rape of a minor under the age of 15. On Sunday, in coordination with French investigators, the Senegalese police announced the arrest of those they consider to be his local accomplices.

Police say the "transnational" criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Pierre Robert, a 73-year-old businessman from western France, was arrested in April 2025 and charged with human trafficking, aggravated pimping and rape of a minor under the age…