Fresh Charges in Louvre Heist Case as Investigation Deepens

Sat Dec 06 2025 22:33:04 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Two more individuals have been charged in connection to the high-profile theft of €88 million in jewels from the Louvre Museum, with the investigation continuing to gather momentum.

The Paris prosecutor has announced the charging of a 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man over their alleged involvement in the recent Louvre jewel heist. This follows the arrest and partial admissions of involvement from two previously detained suspects. The shocking theft occurred on October 19, during which four thieves successfully stole over €88 million worth of precious items, leaving the country questioning its museum security protocols.

Two more people have been charged over a theft at the Louvre Museum last month, the Paris prosecutor's office said.

A 38-year-old woman has been charged with complicity in organised theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime. Separately, a man, aged 37, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy. Both denied any involvement.

Two men who had previously been arrested were already charged with theft and criminal conspiracy after officials said they had 'partially recognised' their involvement in the heist.

Jewels worth €88m (£76m; $102m) were taken from the world's most-visited museum on 19 October.

Four men carried out the lightning-quick daytime theft.

The French public is relieved to see quick progress in the investigation - but many see the whole episode as a humiliating embarrassment for the country.

On the day of the heist, the robbers arrived at 09:30, shortly after the museum opened, using a stolen vehicle-mounted lift to access the Galerie d'Apollon. They used a disc cutter to crack open display cases before escaping in just four minutes.

While the heist has highlighted vulnerabilities in the Louvre's security measures, the museum's administration acknowledges the need for improved protections and has pledged to enhance security in the future.