Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
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In October 2025, crown jewels worth €88 million were stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris, including a gem-encrusted crown once worn by Empress Eugénie. Two men suspected of the heist told investigators that the alleged mastermind was disappointed by the items taken and believed more could have been stolen. The burglary made global headlines and led to the resignation of the museum's director. The details emerged from transcripts of the suspects' questioning by investigating judges, as reported by Le Monde.
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In October 2025, crown jewels worth €88 million were stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris, including a gem-encrusted crown once worn by Empress Eugénie. Two men suspected of the heist told investigators that the alleged mastermind was disappointed by the items taken and believed more could have been stolen. The burglary made global headlines and led to the resignation of the museum's director. The details emerged from transcripts of the suspects' questioning by investigating judges, as report...
€88m (£75m) worth of crown jewels stolen
Le Monde cited transcripts of the questioning of the two men by two investigating judges.
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Le Monde cited transcripts of the questioning of the two men by two investigating judges.
Opinion- €88m (£75m) worth of crown jewels stolen
- Included a gem-encrusted crown from the 19th century
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Loaded language removed<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…
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Le Monde cited transcripts of the questioning of the two men by two investigating judges.
OpinionThe burglary led the museum's director to resign.
The GuardianThe stolen items included a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress Eugénie.
The GuardianThe heist made global headlines.
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