Two new suspects have been charged in connection with the theft of the crown jewels from the Louvre museum, as announced by the Paris prosecutor on Saturday. Laure Beccuau stated that a 37-year-old suspect is facing charges of theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy, while a 38-year-old woman has been accused of being an accomplice. Both suspects have been placed in custody and have denied any involvement in the crime.
In total, five individuals, including one identified through DNA evidence, were arrested by the police in relation to the heist. Earlier in the week, two men aged 34 and 39 from Aubervilliers were charged with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. According to Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau, these two suspects provided vague statements and partially confessed to their roles. They are believed to be the individuals who forcibly entered the Apollo Gallery. One of them was apprehended at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport with a one-way ticket to Algeria, and his DNA matched samples recovered from a scooter used during the escape.
The identities and backgrounds of those arrested have not been disclosed, in accordance with French law that mandates the secrecy of ongoing investigations to protect the integrity of police operations and respect the privacy rights of victims. Prosecutors are the authorized individuals to comment on case developments publicly, with penalties for any violations of this policy.
