Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
Summary
Two men accused of stealing €88 million worth of crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris said the person behind the theft was unhappy with what they took and thought they could have taken more. The suspects described how they broke into the museum, stole the jewels, and handed them over to an unnamed client who paid them for the job.Key Facts
- The theft happened at the Louvre museum’s Apollo gallery in October.
- The stolen items included tiaras, a brooch, necklaces, earrings, and a crown that was dropped and damaged during the escape.
- The suspects, named Abdoulaye N and Ghelamallah A, said they were hired just days before the robbery.
- They were shown a video of the display cases to prepare for the heist.
- Abdoulaye N said he was promised €15,000-€20,000 for the job, possibly more depending on the value of the jewels.
- Ghelamallah A said he did not know the theft was happening at the Louvre; he thought it was a jewelry store.
- They entered the museum at night, broke display cases, and tried to take as much as possible quickly to avoid being caught.
- Both men refused to reveal the mastermind or others involved, fearing retaliation.
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