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[^2]\n\nFrench authorities arrested Clément L., an 18-year-old gang leader, after discovering he planned to kidnap 26 people, including Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe. [^3]\n\nFrench authorities opened an investigation into a criminal plot in which the suspected ringleader is an 18-year-old detained man using the pseudonym 'Lester Z'. [^4]\n\nFrench authorities are investigating a criminal plot where the alleged leader, an 18-year-old detained individual known by the alias 'Lester Z', targeted Kylian Mbappé for kidnapping among multiple other potential victims. [^5]\n\nKylian Mbappé, a top footballer playing for Real Madrid, was allegedly targeted in a kidnapping plot by a criminal group in France. [^6]\n\nThe criminal group planned to kidnap 26 individuals, including celebrities, athletes, and wealthy businesspeople. [^7]\n\nInvestigators found references to 26 potential victims on devices linked to the suspect, including footballers, musicians, merchants, and wealthy business owners. [^8]\n\nThe investigation originated from an attempted break-in on a watchmaker in Neuilly-sur-Seine in April, followed by an armed robbery at the jewelry store where thieves stole luxury items valued at approximately 150,000 euros. [^9]\n\nAnalysis of seized mobile phones revealed that Clément L. planned additional robberies or kidnappings between April 11 and August 19. [^10]\n\nClément L., who operated under the social media pseudonym 'Lester Z', issued orders to his accomplices to carry out the planned kidnappings and robberies. [^11]\n\nOn May 4, 2026, the same watchmaker suffered an armed robbery in his shop where two men stole 11 luxury watches valued at approximately USD 174,000. 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