French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who is believed to have killed more than 20 western backpackers in the 1970s and 1980s has&nbsp;returned to France after spending nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal.

78-year-old Sobhraj arrived at Paris' &nbsp;Charles de Gaulle airport shortly after 7 am on Saturday. Upon arrival, he was escorted off the plane by border police for "identity checks".

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The Nepal Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of Sobhraj who has been nicknamed "the serpent" for his evasion skills, due to the serial killer's advanced age and health.

Sobhraj was held in a high-security Nepali prison since 2003. He was arrested on the charges of murdering Connie Jo Bronzich in 1975 and was also found guilty of killing the American backpacker's friend &nbsp;Laurent Carriere.

He is suspected of killing more than 20 western backpackers on a hippie trail through Asia. As per AFP, he would befriend his victims by posing as a gem trader.

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Also known as the "bikini killer' he is suspected of killing six women in Thailand in the 1970s.

As per a Reuters report citing Sobhraj's lawyer Isabelle Coutant-Peyre, &nbsp;he will sue Nepal alleging "the whole case against him was fabricated".

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Sobhraj too claimed that he was innocent. Talking to AFP while on the flight from Nepal to France, he said "I feel great... I have a lot to do. I have to sue a lot of people. Including the state of Nepal."

"The courts in Nepal, from (the) district court to high court to supreme court, all the judges, they were biased against Charles Sobhraj," he said adding "I am innocent in those cases, OK? So I don't have to feel bad for that, or good. I am innocent. It was built on fake documents". 
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French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who is believed to have killed more than 20 western backpackers in the 1970s and 1980s has returned to France after spending nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal.

French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who is believed to have killed more than 20 western backpackers in the 1970s and 1980s has returned to France after spending nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal. 78-year-old Sobhraj arrived at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport shortly after 7 am on Saturday. Upon arrival, he was escorted off the plane by border police for "identity checks". Watch | WION Fineprint: Serial killer Charles Sobhraj arrives in Paris on commercial flight from Nepal The Nepal Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of Sobhraj who has been nicknamed "the serpent" for his evasion skills, due to the serial killer's advanced age and health. Sobhraj was held in a high-security Nepali prison since 2003. He was arrested on the charges of murdering Connie Jo Bronzich in 1975 and was also found guilty of killing the American backpacker's friend Laurent Carriere. He is suspected of killing more than 20 western backpackers on a hippie trail through Asia. As per AFP, he would befriend his victims by posing as a gem trader. Also read | 'The Serpent' returns: 'Bikini killer' Charles Sobhraj flown back to France after his release from Nepal jail Also known as the "bikini killer' he is suspected of killing six women in Thailand in the 1970s. As per a Reuters report citing Sobhraj's lawyer Isabelle Coutant-Peyre, he will sue Nepal alleging "the whole case against him was fabricated". Also read | Charles Sobhraj, the 'Bikini Killer', released from Nepali prison Sobhraj too claimed that he was innocent. Talking to AFP while on the flight from Nepal to France, he said "I feel great... I have a lot to do. I have to sue a lot of people. Including the state of Nepal." "The courts in Nepal, from (the) district court to high court to supreme court, all the judges, they were biased against Charles Sobhraj," he said adding "I am innocent in those cases, OK? So I don't have to feel bad for that, or good. I am innocent. It was built on fake documents". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Bikini killer' Charles Sobhraj arrives in France, announces plan to sue Nepal over 'fabricated' cases

Notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj, son of an Indian and Vietnamese couple, was deported to France on Friday after he was released from a prison in Nepal where he served his maximum sentence for committing a series of murders across Asia in the 1970s.&nbsp;The 78-year-old Sobhraj was released from Kathmandu’s Central Jail on Friday and taken away by the Department of Immigration in a police convoy, which was heavily guarded.

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Nepal’s immigration department and the French embassy worked in collaboration to prepare Sobhraj’s travel documents. One of the serial killer’s lawyers, Sudesh Subedi, said that Sobhraj’s daughter and mother are waiting for him in Paris.

Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs’ joint secretary and spokesperson Fanindra Mani Pokharel said that Sobhraj will not be allowed to enter the country in the next 10 years.

"The home ministry has deported Charles Sobhraj, barring him from entering Nepal for the next 10 years," said Pokharel as quoted by The Kathmandu Post newspaper. Sobhraj boarded Qatar Airways flight QR647 to Doha from where he flew&nbsp;to Paris.

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Earlier, Sobhraj’s lawyer Gopal Shivakoti Chintan said that the serial killer was taken by authorities to Tribhuvan International Airport from where he was to be deported to France.

According to media reports, Sobhraj was willing to stay in Nepal and had requested admission to the Gangalal Hospital to receive treatment for a period of 10 days.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the prison management authority to free Charles Sobhraj and deport him to France in a period of 15 days through immigration unless the killer is wanted in any other case.

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Notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj, son of an Indian and Vietnamese couple, was deported to France on Friday after he was released from a prison in Nepal where he served his maximum sentence for committing a series of murders across Asia in the 1970s.

Notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj, son of an Indian and Vietnamese couple, was deported to France on Friday after he was released from a prison in Nepal where he served his maximum sentence for committing a series of murders across Asia in the 1970s. The 78-year-old Sobhraj was released from Kathmandu’s Central Jail on Friday and taken away by the Department of Immigration in a police convoy, which was heavily guarded. ALSO READ| Charles Sobhraj, the 'Bikini Killer', released from Nepali prison Nepal’s immigration department and the French embassy worked in collaboration to prepare Sobhraj’s travel documents. One of the serial killer’s lawyers, Sudesh Subedi, said that Sobhraj’s daughter and mother are waiting for him in Paris. Nepalese Ministry of Home Affairs’ joint secretary and spokesperson Fanindra Mani Pokharel said that Sobhraj will not be allowed to enter the country in the next 10 years. "The home ministry has deported Charles Sobhraj, barring him from entering Nepal for the next 10 years," said Pokharel as quoted by The Kathmandu Post newspaper. Sobhraj boarded Qatar Airways flight QR647 to Doha from where he flew to Paris. WATCH| WION Dispatch: Charles Sobhraj released from prison after 19 years on 'age grounds' Earlier, Sobhraj’s lawyer Gopal Shivakoti Chintan said that the serial killer was taken by authorities to Tribhuvan International Airport from where he was to be deported to France. According to media reports, Sobhraj was willing to stay in Nepal and had requested admission to the Gangalal Hospital to receive treatment for a period of 10 days. The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the prison management authority to free Charles Sobhraj and deport him to France in a period of 15 days through immigration unless the killer is wanted in any other case. (With inputs from agencies)

'The Serpent' returns: 'Bikini killer' Charles Sobhraj flown back to France after his release from Nepal jail

The Nepalese Supreme Court, on Wednesday (December 20), ordered the release of a French national serial killer and conman, Charles Sobhraj, who is serving his time in prison in Nepal after being convicted for the murder of two North American tourists in the country.

Serial killer Charles Sobhraj to be freed from Nepal prison after 19 years