Paris prosecutors have handed preliminary charges to two new suspects in the high-profile Louvre Museum jewels heist case. According to a statement from Laure Beccuau, the lead prosecutor, one of the suspects is believed to be a 37-year-old man with a history of previous thefts. The suspect faces charges of organized theft and conspiracy.
His alleged accomplice, a 38-year-old woman, has been accused of aiding in the heist. Both suspects have denied involvement, citing they do not understand how they are implicated in the crime.
The investigation, which has involved over 100 investigators working seven days a week, has uncovered significant evidence, including DNA from one suspect who was stopped at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport with a one-way ticket to Algeria matching the scooter used by thieves during the heist.
A total of five suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the case, and three others have been released without charges.
The stolen jewels are valued around $102 million, including rare pieces such as Napoleon's wedding gift necklace and Empress Eugénie's tiara. None of the stolen items have been recovered, despite an extensive police investigation that has included analyzing 189 evidence samples.
Prosecutors say there is currently no sign of insider help in the case but are exploring the possibility of a larger network beyond the four suspects caught on camera.
His alleged accomplice, a 38-year-old woman, has been accused of aiding in the heist. Both suspects have denied involvement, citing they do not understand how they are implicated in the crime.
The investigation, which has involved over 100 investigators working seven days a week, has uncovered significant evidence, including DNA from one suspect who was stopped at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport with a one-way ticket to Algeria matching the scooter used by thieves during the heist.
A total of five suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the case, and three others have been released without charges.
The stolen jewels are valued around $102 million, including rare pieces such as Napoleon's wedding gift necklace and Empress Eugénie's tiara. None of the stolen items have been recovered, despite an extensive police investigation that has included analyzing 189 evidence samples.
Prosecutors say there is currently no sign of insider help in the case but are exploring the possibility of a larger network beyond the four suspects caught on camera.
. Like, come on, DNA from an airport stop? That's just basic forensics. And now they're thinking a bigger network? Sounds like a bunch of wild goose chases to me 
. Five suspects already arrested and only one has been charged? That's some weak sauce if you ask me 
. And what's with the "no sign of insider help" claim? We'll believe it when we see it 
. This whole thing just feels like a big, expensive publicity stunt to me 
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This is such a huge break in the Louvre Museum heist case! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll finally get those stolen jewels back 
It's crazy to think about how far the investigation has come, from 100+ investigators working around the clock to DNA evidence found at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport... it just goes to show that no stone is left unturned 
And I love how determined Laure Beccuau and her team are! They're really pushing for justice 
The fact that there's a possibility of a larger network beyond the 4 suspects caught on camera is super intriguing... maybe this case will uncover some major masterminds behind it all? 
. And what's up with the airport stop? Just having a one-way ticket and a matching scooter is pretty suspicious 
. The investigation seems thorough enough, but it's taking forever to recover even half of the stolen jewels 
i'm no expert, but that DNA evidence at Charles-de-Gaulle airport seems pretty strong to me... a one-way ticket to Algeria matching the scooter used in the heist? 
it'd be crazy if they're connected to more people we don't know about yet...