According to Reuters, France imposed sanctions on 18 Saudi citizens for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
The sanctions include travel bans for those linked to the death of the Saudi journalist.
France's foreign ministry did not name the individuals publicly, however, the move was in coordination with other European nations, including Germany.
Government officials in Berlin also imposed sanctions on 18 Saudis connected to Khashoggi's murder.
But the German government also halted weapons sales to Saudi Arabia.
The sanctions also prevent the Saudi citizens from traveling to the European Union’s passport-free Schengen zone.
