Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
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Key context: <p>Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress Eugénie</p><p>Two men suspected of making off with €88m (£75m) worth of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris last October have reportedly told investigators that the alleged mastermind behind the heist was disappointed by the haul and thought “they could have taken more”.</p><p>The French newspaper Le Monde cited transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning last month by two investigating judges in charge of the inquiry, offering detailed insights into the burglary that made global headlines and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/24/louvre-president-resigns-jewellery-heist-inquiry-reveals-systemic-failures">led the museum’s director to resign</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/mastermind-of-88m-louvre-heist-thought-they-could-have-taken-more">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress EugénieTwo men suspected of making off with €88m (£75m) worth of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris last October have reportedly told investigators that the alleged mastermind behind the heist was disappointed by the haul and thought “they could have taken more”.The French newspaper Le Monde cited transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning last month by two investigating judges in charge of the inquiry, offering detailed insights into the burglary that made global headlines and led the museum’s director to resign. Continue reading...
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