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Louvre suspects ‘partially admit’ their role in jewel heist

Two men arrested over the €88m Louvre jewel heist have partially admitted involvement, prosecutors said, but the gems remain missing. Laure Beccuau said the pair face organised theft and conspiracy charges, with DNA linked to a display case and a scooter. The raid saw a four-man team pose as workers, cut into cases in the Apollo gallery, drop a jeweled crown, and flee with eight pieces, including a Napoleon I gift and Eugénie's diadem. Police admit security flaws—aging systems and a misdirected camera—as 100 officers keep searching and the museum transfers some jewels to the Bank of France.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

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