Three Women Detained in Paris for Plotting Jihadist Attack on Bars or Concert Venues

In October 2025, three young women were charged and detained in Paris on suspicion of preparing a jihadist attack targeting bars or concert venues, as confirmed by the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office (PNAT) on November 8. The investigation, opened on October 10 for terrorist conspiracy, revealed that the suspects, all around 20 years old, engaged in online discussions involving violent acts with firearms and explosives and identified potential targets in the capital.

One suspect, identified as B., allegedly maintained a TikTok account with 20,000 followers where she posted jihadist content and appeared to take a leading role in the group. The arrests followed physical meetings held in Lyon and resulted in the detention of two suspects in the Rhône region and one in Cher.

This arrest comes as France prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the devastating November 2015 Paris and Saint-Denis attacks, which left 130 dead and hundreds injured. National anti-terrorism prosecutor Olivier Christen emphasized that the jihadist threat remains significant and has grown in intensity over the past three years. While the suspects' lawyers declined to comment, one expressed that the perceived threat had been exaggerated.

The case highlights an ongoing concern within France regarding rising jihadist threats, with authorities remaining vigilant against potential violent plots.