French Prosecutors Charge Two More Suspects in $102 Million Louvre Crown Jewels Heist

French prosecutors have charged two additional suspects in the Louvre crown jewels heist.

“Both suspects have denied their involvement, prosecutors said”

ABC News

A 37-year-old man is accused of theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy.

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A 38-year-old woman has been charged as an accomplice.

Both suspects deny involvement and remain in custody.

These charges bring the total number of people formally charged to four.

The arrests are part of a wider investigation linked to the October 19 daylight robbery.

The heist resulted in the theft of eight imperial pieces valued at roughly $100–102 million.

The robbery was completed in under eight minutes.

Reports vary on the total number of arrests, with some sources noting seven arrests overall.

Others focus on the two latest charges.

All sources agree the investigation is ongoing and the jewels remain missing.

The latest charges follow earlier arrests involving two men from Aubervilliers who partially admitted involvement.

They are suspected of forcing entry into the Apollo Gallery.

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One suspect was identified through DNA found on a getaway scooter and was intercepted at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport.

Different outlets vary in the amount of personal detail they provide about the suspects.

Some reports note that the pair include a 34-year-old Algerian and a 39-year-old unlicensed taxi driver known for prior thefts.

Other reports focus mainly on procedural steps and evidence links.

Initial detention counts also differ by report.

However, the consistent point is that multiple suspects were held and some were released without charge as the case progresses.

Accounts diverge on how exactly the heist unfolded.

“Both suspects, who were arrested earlier this week, have denied involvement in stealing priceless Napoleonic-era jewellery that remains missing”

Al Jazeera

Several reports say four thieves used a vehicle-mounted lift or cherry picker and power tools to access the Apollo Gallery during opening hours, with the operation lasting roughly seven to eight minutes.

Others contend the intruders spent just four minutes inside.

Some outlets report two thieves entered via the Seine-facing facade, while others say four masked thieves were involved.

All concur that one imperial crown was dropped or later found outside, while seven other jewels remain missing.

The fallout has been swift and political.

Time Magazine reports President Emmanuel Macron condemned the theft as an attack on French heritage.

Albuquerque Journal

Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin acknowledged serious security failures—including an undetected freight lift on a public street—and launched a full review.

BBC details technical failings, noting only one camera monitored the gallery and none covered the balcony entry.

Critics allege renovation funds were prioritized over security.

Australia’s ABC adds that anti-ramming devices will be installed around the Louvre by year’s end.

France 24 highlights defense lawyers’ criticisms that recent arrests were indiscriminate and stresses the presumption of innocence.

The investigation remains fluid as authorities continue a nationwide search.

“Topic:Crime France's culture minister says anti-ramming devices will be set up around the Louvre by the end of the year”

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Several detainees have been released without charge.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

None of the missing jewels has been recovered.

Coverage differs in emphasis, with some outlets stressing secrecy rules that limit public details.

Other outlets highlight organized crime risks to cultural heritage.

Local outlets express confidence that recovery is possible despite criticism of broad arrests.

A few reports compare a separate Lyon gold-refinery robbery to emphasize the wider pressure on French policing.

However, that case is distinct from the Louvre heist.