Faical Chebbi, International Parental Kidnapping, Virginia 2023

Alexandria, Va. - A Maryland man has been sentenced to prison for international parental kidnapping. Faical Chebbi, 45, of Accokeek, was arrested on June 14.

According to court documents, Chebbi removed his two children, then ages 2 and 5, from the United States and took them to Tunisia in violation of the parental rights of the mother in November 2011. The FBI arrested Chebbi at Dulles International Airport after he returned to the United States.

As a result of Chebbi's return to the United States, both children have been reunited with their mother as ordered by the court. In addition to his prison sentence, Chebbi was also ordered to pay $119,807 in restitution.

Faical Chebbi is a 45-year-old resident of Accokeek, Maryland. He was arrested on June 14, 2023. Chebbi was sentenced to 21 months in prison for international parental kidnapping. He was ordered to pay $119,807 in restitution.

International parental kidnapping is a serious crime that can have severe consequences for families. It is essential to prioritize the well-being and safety of all parties involved. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, the FBI, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) worked together to bring Chebbi to justice.

The U.S. Department of State and the United States embassy in Tunisia provided assistance with this matter. A copy of the press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information is located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:11-cr-140.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/man-sentenced-prison-international-parental-kidnapping