Returning to Paris, Bourguignon creates his own gang, acting under the name of Cartouche with most of Malichot's gang joining him. They make audacious robberies of the rich and distribute the loot to the poor.
Upon returning to Paris, Bourguignon sets up his own organization, using the alias Cartouche, and attracts many of Malichot's loyal members. As a result, they orchestrate daring robberies on the wealthy and distribute the stolen wealth among the needy.