Overview
- Two men aged 34 and 39 arrested on October 25 have partially confessed, with prosecutors initiating proceedings for organized theft and requesting pre‑trial detention.
- The eight stolen royal jewels valued at about €88 million remain missing, were not insured, and Empress Eugénie’s crown was found nearby with significant damage.
- Video surveillance indicates four direct perpetrators, and investigators are examining whether a wider network with an organizer or receivers was involved.
- The Paris prosecutor reports no evidence of Louvre staff complicity, while an outside security firm alleges employee contacts with suspects, a claim that remains disputed.
- France has ordered a nationwide review of museum and cultural‑site security following the theft, as reports detail vulnerabilities including truck‑lift entry, cut display cases, and a scooter getaway.