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Europol and the European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams (ENFAST) have launched a new appeal seeking information on 19 fugitives wanted for crimes against children and older people. The campaign, published Nov. 12, features cases from 14 European countries, including alleged child sexual exploitation and fraud targeting older people.

The fugitives include suspects wanted for criminal proceedings and convicted offenders evading justice. Their profiles are available on the EU Most Wanted website, where members of the public can submit information anonymously to the national fugitive teams handling the cases.

Authorities urged people not to approach any wanted individual. Instead, anyone who recognizes a person or has information about their whereabouts should report it through the website. The appeal includes fugitives sought by Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland and Spain.

The EU Most Wanted website, launched by ENFAST and Europol in 2016, is marking its 10th anniversary. Europol said 191 fugitives have been arrested while featured on the site, including 58 cases in which public tips helped authorities. In 2026, 16 featured fugitives have been arrested so far, with four arrests linked to information submitted by the public.