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Louvre robbery: Four new arrests after billions in theft!
On November 26, 2025, four people were arrested for the theft of imperial jewels from the Louvre in Paris. Security deficiencies in focus.
Louvre robbery: Four new arrests after billions in theft!
On November 26, 2025, the world of art and historical treasures is once again in turmoil. If you believe the reports from Bangkok Post, four suspects linked to the spectacular robbery of imperial jewels from the Louvre were arrested in Paris. These arrests are in addition to existing charges against four other people.
The new suspects, including two men (38 and 39 years old) and two women (31 and 40 years old), are all from the Paris region. What's exciting is the fact that the original raid took place on October 19th. In just seven minutes, the gang was able to steal an estimated $102 million worth of jewelry. The perpetrators attracted a lot of attention when they parked a van with a basket under the famous Apollo Gallery, broke a window and cut through the display cases with angle grinders.
Security issues in focus
As the incidents show, this is not the first time the Louvre has been put to the test. The thieves left behind a royal crown that once belonged to Empress Eugenie and escaped with eight other pieces of jewelry, including a necklace from Napoleon I to his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise. The absence of the stolen jewelry, which has not yet been discovered, raises questions about security at the museum.
The security measures in particular have been criticized. A report by the French Court of Auditors has found that many museum art rooms are not equipped with surveillance cameras. While the break-in occurred, only about a third of the necessary cameras were installed and there were "significant delays" in implementing security features. The Louvre's director has already promised measures, including more police and security cameras, to address the weaknesses that led to this incident.
The search for the masterminds
The Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin has acknowledged the shortcomings in the security situation. This may be a case of organized crime, although the public prosecutor's office is currently investigating without any evidence of foreign connections. The art experts fear that the stolen jewels could either be melted down or recut; there is even a possibility that they could appear in a ransom scheme.
A factor that should not be underestimated are the repeated security warnings that should have been heeded since 2018. The Louvre said it only learned of these security ratings after the raid. This leads to a worrying question: How safe are our cultural treasures really?
In conclusion, the arrests and the robbery itself underscore the urgency of improving security measures and preserving the integrity of institutions. Whether those responsible for the security failures can be held accountable remains to be seen, but the international focus on the Louvre is undeniable. The incidents are not only a blow to the museum's reputation, but also shed light on the challenges faced by other cultural institutions, such as Euronewsweek and daily news clarify. Both politics and society are called upon to find solutions for a safe cultural heritage.