Ilias Badys, a 3-year-old boy, was last seen on September 26, 2009, in Sacramento, California. He had traveled to Morocco to visit his non-custodial father, Murad Al-Kanouni, and was supposed to return to his mother, Eva Pena, after the visit. However, Ilias never came back. His father failed to return him, and both Ilias and Murad are believed to have gone into hiding in Morocco. Despite legal efforts by his mother, who won custody of Ilias in Moroccan courts, she was unable to retrieve him.
Ilias, who was born in Safi, Morocco, has a birthmark on the left side of his abdomen and may go by the alias Elias Matthew Pena. His case is classified as a family abduction, and authorities believe that Ilias might still be in Morocco, possibly with his father or another adult.
Law enforcement agencies continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts, and his case remains open. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.Last Seen: Sep 26, 2009
