Parquet National Anti-criminalité Organisée (Pnaco)

The Parquet National Anti-criminalité Organisée (Pnaco) is a specialized French judicial entity dedicated to prosecuting organized crime. It has recently gained prominence through its involvement in two significant cases. Firstly, Pnaco is overseeing an investigation into money laundering in organized crime, which led to the detention of the well-known rapper Gims on March 25, 2026. Gims was apprehended upon his arrival in Paris and placed in custody for questioning related to this ongoing judicial inquiry. Secondly, Pnaco's remit extends to serious violent crimes, as evidenced by its connection to the investigation of the murder of Mehdi Kessaci in Marseille. While the articles do not explicitly state Pnaco's direct role in the arrests related to the Kessaci murder, such high-profile organized crime cases typically fall under its purview or involve close collaboration. These recent developments highlight Pnaco's active role in tackling complex criminal networks and high-profile offenses within France.