€88 Million Louvre Heist Leaves Jewels Missing and a Diadem Damaged
A daring heist at the Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025, saw thieves steal eight priceless jewels worth €88 million. Only one piece—a damaged diadem—has been recovered so far, while the rest remain missing.
French authorities suspect four childhood friends from the Paris suburbs carried out the robbery. Investigators believe the group still holds the stolen items, likely hidden in Ivry-sur-Seine or Aubervilliers.
The burglars broke into the Louvre using a forklift and circular saws, a plan orchestrated by Slimane K., the group's handyman. Among the gang, Ghemalallah A. had previously worked as a delivery driver and garbage collector before turning to crime. Another member, Abdoulaye N., had a long criminal record, with 15 prior prison sentences, and worked illegally as a taxi driver.
During their escape, the thieves dropped the diadem of Empress Eugénie, leaving it damaged. Some diamonds and a golden eagle were torn from the piece, but most of its gems remained intact. Five specialists are now working to restore it. The suspects later claimed they handed the stolen jewels to unidentified Eastern European men in Ivry-sur-Seine. They were reportedly promised €10,000 to €15,000 each for the haul. Authorities, however, believe the group acted alone and still possess the missing items.
The Louvre theft remains largely unsolved, with only the damaged diadem recovered. French investigators continue searching for the stolen jewels, valued at €88 million. The case centres on four suspects from Paris's suburbs, all of whom are under scrutiny for their possible roles in hiding the loot.
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