Capgemini Under Fire for Contracts with U.S. Immigration Agency
French group Capgemini is facing criticism following the disclosure of contracts signed with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A contract worth $4.8 million signed in December 2025 for identification and location services of undocumented foreigners could reach up to $365 million depending on performance.
Details of the Controversial Contract
According to various media sources, Capgemini signed a $4.8 million contract with ICE in December 2025 for 'skip tracing' services aimed at identifying and locating undocumented foreigners. This contract could escalate to as much as $365 million depending on Capgemini's performance in verifying the addresses of the individuals sought. The group would also provide ICE with a tool for identifying and locating foreign individuals, as well as a hotline for victims of crimes committed by foreigners. A statement on Capgemini's website claiming that the group 'works closely to help reduce the time and costs in deporting all illegal foreigners from the United States' was removed after being highlighted by the Multinational Observatory.
French Government's Reaction
French Minister of Economy, Roland Lescure, has called on Capgemini to 'shed light in an extremely transparent manner' on its dealings with ICE. The French government has also asked Capgemini to clarify its activities with the agency. Meanwhile, Capgemini has stated that the contract with ICE is 'not currently being executed' due to an ongoing legal challenge and has scheduled an extraordinary board meeting to review the contract's content. CEO Aiman Ezzat stated he learned about the contract 'from public sources' and noted that the American subsidiary operates under a special security agreement, separate from the rest of the group.
Capgemini's Historical Contracts with ICE
Capgemini has been involved in contracts with ICE since the mid-2000s, providing IT services and information systems. The recent contract has drawn criticism in the United States, particularly following the deaths of two individuals during operations conducted by ICE in Minneapolis.
