Overview
- Two men arrested earlier were placed under formal investigation and remanded in custody after partially acknowledging involvement.
- Police operations in Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis led to five further detentions on Wednesday night, but searches did not recover the jewels.
- One of the new detainees is considered a principal suspect tied by DNA to the theft, while others are being questioned for details on the operation.
- Investigators cite extensive CCTV, DNA and phone analyses from more than 150 traces and say at least four perpetrators are clearly identified with no evidence of insider complicity.
- Eight crown jewels valued at about €88 million remain unaccounted for, with only Empress Eugénie’s damaged crown recovered as authorities urge restitution and scrutinize museum security.