Police investigators ordered an international extradition order against two Israelis suspected of attempting to defraud French businesses while exploring the coronavirus epidemic.
It is suspected that the two - who committed the offenses in Israel - impersonated senior business executives and tried to sell protective equipment to chain stores in France needed to deal with the coronavirus epidemic.
Contrary to custom, the extradition request was received before evidence of indictment was formed.
The extradition order means that the two will remain in detention, and their extradition request will be expedited.