Olivier Christen

Olivier Christen is the French national anti-terrorism prosecutor (procureur national antiterroriste). He is currently in the news because of ongoing investigations into alleged state-sponsored terrorism. In an interview on franceinfo on April 3, 2026, Christen stated that the Pnat (parquet national antiterroriste) currently has eight open investigations into state terrorism, specifically naming Iran, Russia, and Algeria as countries of interest. Furthermore, Christen's office is involved in the investigation of a foiled terrorist attack against Bank of America in Paris. Following the thwarted attack on April 1, 2026, a judicial inquiry was opened for terrorist conspiracy, leading to the arrest and indictment of four individuals, including three minors. Christen's role is significant as he oversees the prosecution of major terrorism-related cases in France, including those with international implications.