Severe Sentences Handed Down in Illicit Foster Care Network Case in France
On December 18, 2023, the Châteauroux correctional court sentenced Bruno C. and Julien M. to four and six years in prison respectively for leading an unlicensed foster care network. Eighteen individuals faced charges for housing minors without authorization, some receiving fines and suspended sentences. The case raised concerns about child welfare and the exploitation of vulnerable youth in unauthorized placements.