The Paris prosecutor announced on Saturday that two additional individuals have been formally charged in relation to the theft of the crown jewels from the Louvre museum.
According to Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, a 37-year-old suspect was charged with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. The other suspect, a 38-year-old woman, has been accused of being an accomplice and both have been placed in custody.
Despite the allegations, both suspects have denied any involvement, as confirmed by the prosecutor.
Earlier in the week, five individuals were arrested by the police in connection to the heist, with one individual being identified through DNA evidence.
Two other suspects, aged 34 and 39 and hailing from Aubervilliers, were also charged this week with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy, as stated by Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau. These two suspects reportedly provided limited information and only partially confessed to their roles in the crime. They are believed to be the individuals who forcibly entered the Apollo Gallery. One of the suspects was apprehended at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport while attempting to board a one-way flight to Algeria; his DNA matched samples recovered from a scooter used during the escape.
Authorities have not released the identities or detailed backgrounds of the arrested individuals, citing French legal regulations that protect the confidentiality of ongoing investigations to safeguard police operations and uphold the privacy rights of victims under the “secret d’instruction” policy. Only the prosecutor is authorized to disclose information on case developments, with potential legal consequences for any breaches of confidentiality.
