Authorities at the prison are now investigating the incident, which took place on Friday. The escapee, serving multiple sentences and linked to organized crime, took advantage of the exiting inmate's departure. A judicial investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the escape, including potential links to an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. Concerns over overcrowding in French prisons have been previously raised, particularly regarding Lyon-Corbas, which has been reported to house three times its capacity.