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Mexico has assigned 100 more federal police officers to the capital’s airport following a series of assaults on travelers who exchanged money.

 Five of the victims have been foreigners, including a French scientist who was killed.

Federal Police official Brig. Gen. Alfredo Fregoso says the reinforcement brings to 500 the number of federal officers patrolling the airport.

Prosecutors say at least 18 people who were recently robbed outside the airport were apparently followed after exchanging money inside.

The French scientist was shot in the head last month after assailants intercepted his car and stole 4,800 euros ($6,336).

Fregoso’s announcement today came a day after a Colombian man became the 18th reported victim.