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Louvre Heist Suspect’s Separate Trial Postponed as Years of Security Failures Come to Light

Years-old audits documented trivial passwords plus obsolete security systems at the museum.

Overview

  • The Bobigny court delayed a separate case for suspect Abdoulaye N after officials said transferring him to the hearing would be too complex.
  • Abdoulaye N, 39, a motorbike social media figure from Aubervilliers, faces preliminary charges of organized theft and criminal conspiracy in the Louvre robbery.
  • Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said he gave limited statements and partially admitted involvement, with DNA reportedly found on a display case and items left at the scene.
  • Four suspects are in custody and the eight crown jewels remain missing as investigators pursue forensic leads from CCTV, fingerprints, and phone data.
  • Recent reporting detailed long-standing security lapses, including passwords set to “LOUVRE” and “THALES” and legacy 2003-era software, with officials announcing measures such as new anti-ram barriers.