Two folks arrested within the investigation into the Louvre Museum robbery final month have been formally charged in reference to the case, in keeping with the Paris Public Prosecutor’s workplace. Each denied their involvement within the theft.
Two others were charged in reference to the heist this week.
Police stand guard exterior the Louvre museum at Louvre, October 19, 2025, in Paris, France.
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French authorities recognized the brand new suspects as a 37-year-old man and a 38-year-old girl. They have been charged with organized theft and conspiracy to commit organized theft and remanded into custody.
Moreover, three of the 5 folks arrested on Oct. 29 have been launched from custody, prosecutors stated.
On Oct. 19, 4 masked thieves stole eight items of knickknack from the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, that have been valued at $102 million. The theft, which authorities say took simply seven minutes, sparked a national outcry and nationwide manhunt.
The stolen jewels stay lacking, authorities say.
French law enforcement officials examine an alleged theft on the Louvre Museum, on Quai Francois Mitterrand, in Paris on Oct. 19, 2025.
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Final week, one suspect was arrested at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport whereas making an attempt to board a airplane certain for Algeria, police stated, whereas the second suspect was detained as he was about to journey to Mali.
The investigation is ongoing.
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