Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist taking total to four

Two additional suspects, a 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man, have been charged in connection with the Louvre jewel heist, bringing the total number of individuals charged to four. These latest arrests occurred on Wednesday, though three other individuals apprehended at the same time were released without charge. The woman faces charges of complicity in organized theft and criminal conspiracy, while the man is charged with organized theft and criminal conspiracy, with prior theft offenses on his record. Both deny involvement in the heist. The heist, which occurred in broad daylight and took only seven minutes, resulted in the theft of jewelry valued at approximately €88 million (£76 million). The thieves used power tools to break into the museum and made their escape with eight items of jewelry, including significant pieces belonging to Empress Eugenie and Napoleon I. A diamond and emerald crown was dropped during their escape. Previously, two men were charged with theft and criminal conspiracy. One, a 34-year-old Algerian national, was identified by DNA traces found on a scooter used for the getaway. The other is a 39-year-old unlicensed taxi driver. Both were known to p... download the app to read more