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Malaysia: Imprisoned for a year, a Frenchman accused of drug possession awaits his trial
Tom Félix is a young Frenchman who has been in prison in Malaysia since August 9, 2023. The police accuse him of possessing drugs.
(France Info)
Tom Félix is a young Frenchman who has been in prison in Malaysia since August 9, 2023. The police accuse him of possessing drugs.
For a year, Tom Félix has been detained in Malaysia for drug possession and faces the death penalty in the country. It all begins on August 9, 2023 on the island of Langkawi, where the Frenchman has settled. He and his roommate are arrested in their apartment. The police find cannabis there. In police custody, the roommate admits to owning the drugs. Even though there is no evidence against him, Tom Félix is imprisoned.
Tom Félix is reportedly being held in particularly difficult conditions and is being mistreated. The young man is still awaiting trial in Malaysia, where the justice system is known to be very harsh on foreigners. The Quai d’Orsay says it is closely monitoring the situation.
