Charles Sobhraj Deported to France After 19 Years in Jail

After spending 19 years in a Nepalese jail, Charles Sobhraj was deported to France on Saturday morning. The notorious criminal had been convicted of multiple crimes, including robbery and murder. Sobhraj had been on the run for decades before he was finally apprehended in 2003. He had committed numerous crimes across Asia and Europe during his time as a fugitive, earning him the nickname “The Serpent” due to his cunning nature. He was arrested in Kathmandu after an informant tipped off police about his whereabouts. He was initially sentenced to life imprisonment but this sentence was later reduced to 20 years by Nepal's Supreme Court. Despite being eligible for parole since 2014, Sobhraj remained behind bars until now. His deportation comes after months of negotiations between the French and Nepalese governments over the matter. Sobhraj is expected to face trial upon arrival in France for several unsolved murders that occurred there during the 1970s and 1980s when he was on the run from authorities. It remains unclear if he will be able to avoid further jail time or if he will be sent back to Nepal once again after serving any potential sentence imposed by French courts.