A prisoner escapes incarceration by hiding in a fellow inmate’s luggage after release.
Escape from Lyon-Corbas: Inmate Hides in Fellow Prisoner's Bag
Escape from Lyon-Corbas: Inmate Hides in Fellow Prisoner's Bag
An audacious prison break in France has sparked an investigation into security lapses.
A man has successfully escaped from a French prison by cleverly concealing himself in the bag of another inmate who was being released after serving their sentence. Officials from Lyon-Corbas prison in south-east France confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred on Friday and acknowledged the necessity for an investigation.
According to reports from local media including BFMTV, the inmate took advantage of his fellow prisoner’s departure to discreetly hide within their luggage, effectively avoiding detection upon exit. The prison service highlighted this escape in a statement to the AFP news agency, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
The escaped prisoner, whose identity has not been revealed, was reportedly serving multiple sentences and was also under investigation related to organized crime activities. In light of this escape, a judicial inquiry has begun, focusing on potential involvement of larger criminal groups or networks in planning the escape.
The incident has raised concerns within the Lyon Bar Association, particularly regarding the overcrowding issue at Lyon-Corbas prison. As of May 1, 2025, the prison was said to hold about 1,200 detainees, despite a maximum capacity of just 678, as previously reported by BFMTV. The ongoing challenges of managing prison populations and associated security risks have intensified scrutiny of the nation’s correctional facilities.
According to reports from local media including BFMTV, the inmate took advantage of his fellow prisoner’s departure to discreetly hide within their luggage, effectively avoiding detection upon exit. The prison service highlighted this escape in a statement to the AFP news agency, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
The escaped prisoner, whose identity has not been revealed, was reportedly serving multiple sentences and was also under investigation related to organized crime activities. In light of this escape, a judicial inquiry has begun, focusing on potential involvement of larger criminal groups or networks in planning the escape.
The incident has raised concerns within the Lyon Bar Association, particularly regarding the overcrowding issue at Lyon-Corbas prison. As of May 1, 2025, the prison was said to hold about 1,200 detainees, despite a maximum capacity of just 678, as previously reported by BFMTV. The ongoing challenges of managing prison populations and associated security risks have intensified scrutiny of the nation’s correctional facilities.
