Spanish Investigation Reveals Shocking Details: Algerian Intelligence Involved in Attempted Kidnapping of Journalist Hichem Aboud

The investigation by Spanish authorities reveals the involvement of an Algerian intelligence service in the attempted kidnapping of journalist and writer Hichem Aboud. This information has emerged following his dramatic rescue by the Guardia Civil, an operation described as a “miracle” by sources close to the case.

According to initial findings, this incident resembles a real-life espionage scenario. Aboud, after departing from Charleroi Airport in Belgium, was kidnapped in downtown Barcelona shortly after his arrival. His captors then transported him nearly 600 kilometers southward, towards the Costa Calida, likely for a maritime exfiltration.

The Guardia Civil intervened just before Aboud was to be boarded on a ship. The investigation has revealed that agents from an Algerian intelligence service were to take charge of him once he was outside Spanish waters, confirming Algeria’s involvement in this operation.

The kidnapping was orchestrated by a criminal group consisting of a French-Algerian national, two North Africans, and a Sub-Saharan individual, all specializing in kidnappings and assassinations. This raises questions about the links between the Algerian services under General Saïd Chengriha and the criminal networks operating in Europe.

Hichem Aboud is currently safe in a village in Andalusia, under the protection of Spanish authorities, a fact highlighting the serious threats to his life even after this failed kidnapping. The investigation is taking on an international dimension, with cooperation from security services in other countries, emphasizing the geopolitical importance of the case and the potential for uncovering other Algerian clandestine operations in Europe.

Spanish authorities have classified this incident as a terrorist act and an infringement on their national sovereignty, a stance that could have significant diplomatic repercussions on relations between Spain and Algeria, as well as with other European and international stakeholders.

Hichem Aboud, a prominent figure in the Algerian opposition, is known for his criticism of the regime. This meticulously planned kidnapping sheds light on the dangers faced by dissidents and critical journalists, even in exile.

Tonight, Aboud plans to speak live on the YouTube channel of his friend and opponent Anouar Malek, an intervention that could clarify the circumstances of his kidnapping and release, while revealing information about the operations of Algerian services abroad.

This case raises critical questions about the safety of journalists and Algerian dissidents in exile, as well as Algeria’s adherence to international law. It could also have lasting implications for diplomatic relations in the Mediterranean region and reignite the debate on the need to enhance the protection of critical voices against authoritarian regimes.