Louvre Heist: Work of 'Petty Criminals'
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau stated that the recent jewelry heist at the Louvre was carried out by a local group of "petty criminals" rather than a professional gang.
The Louvre was raided on 19 October, and four suspects have been charged so far, including three men in their thirties with criminal records and a 38-year-old woman.
The suspects charged so far do not appear to be linked to any high-level crime networks.
- Three men are accused of gang fraud and criminal association.
- A 38-year-old woman is charged with "complicity", which she tearfully denied in a hearing with a judge.
Author's summary: Louvre heist linked to local petty criminals.