Algerian man steals computer from Olympic Committee

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been marred by a number of incidents, from the pollution of the Seine River to poor organisation and malpractice. Indeed, on July 26, a laptop was stolen from the hotel room of a member of the Hungarian delegation, in the heart of the French capital. This incident, far from being isolated, calls into question the security measures taken to deal with an event of this magnitude.

According to the newspaper The ParisianIn a hotel in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, an Algerian with a residence permit took advantage of a moment of inattention to seize a laptop. The stolen item, which belonged to the assistant to the president of the Hungarian Olympic Committee, contained sensitive data related to the delegation and the organization of the Paris Games. Security authorities were quickly alerted, summoned witnesses and used video surveillance footage.

Thanks to the images provided by the hotel's surveillance cameras, investigators were able to formally identify the suspect. He is a 47-year-old man of Algerian nationality, who regularly resides in France. He was placed in police custody on August 6, presented before an investigating judge and charged with robbery.

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It must be said that this incident is added to the series of events that have punctuated the first days of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: attacks, theft of convoys, poor organization, pollution… The news is multiplying and casting a shadow over the image of France, the host country. These incidents raise questions about the effectiveness of the security system in place to protect athletes, officials and spectators.

These criminal acts have been widely covered by the international media. Thus, France, which wants to present itself as a safe and welcoming destination, sees its reputation tarnished. Security services must strengthen security measures to avoid the recurrence of such incidents.