Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist

Al Jazeera
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Two more suspects were charged in the Louvre jewel heist, which involved the theft of $102 million in jewelry. This incident highlights security failures at one of the world's most famous museums.
Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist
Why it matters
In a significant development regarding the recent jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, Paris prosecutors have charged two more individuals, bringing the total number of arrests to seven. The latest suspects include a 37-year-old man charged with theft by an organized gang and a 38-year-old woman accused of being an accomplice. Both have denied the allegations, with the woman’s lawyer expressing her devastation over the accusations. The heist, which occurred last month, saw thieves steal jewelry worth approximately $102 million in just seven minutes. The stolen items included historically significant pieces, such as a necklace gifted by Napoleon I. The Louvre's director has publicly acknowledged security failures that allowed the heist to occur and has offered her resignation, which was declined by the Culture Minister.
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