A 38-year-old woman has been remanded in custody as part of the investigation into the theft committed at the Louvre Museum. According to her lawyer, the defendant is in a state of mental breakdown and cannot comprehend the charges brought against her. Authorities’ investigations reveal that the 38-year-old operated as a supporting member of the criminal organization. She faces charges of conspiracy in organized theft as well as criminal conspiracy aimed at committing serious offenses.
Total of five arrests for the Louvre Museum heist
French police authorities initially announced the arrest of two suspects in the Louvre Museum case. During the current week, prosecutorial authorities confirmed the arrest of five additional individuals, including the main suspect in the case. Of the five new arrestees, two people face formal charges: one man and the aforementioned 38-year-old woman. The remaining three were released without further prosecution.
Louvre Museum heist: Geographic distribution of arrests and profile of main suspects
All five arrests were carried out in various locations throughout Paris and the broader metropolitan area. One of those arrested this week was released on Friday without charges being filed, as confirmed by his legal representatives. The first two arrested men are charged with theft and criminal conspiracy, having partially admitted to the charges against them, according to statements by the Paris prosecutor. The first defendant is a 34-year-old Algerian citizen with permanent residence in France. His identification was made through DNA analysis from biological traces found on a motorcycle used for escape after executing the theft. The second suspect is a 39-year-old who worked as an unlicensed taxi driver. Both had prior criminal records for similar theft offenses.
