Louvre Jewel Heist Suspects Confess in New Interrogations
Two men suspected of stealing royal jewels from the Galerie d'Apollon at the Louvre have broken their silence during new interrogations in June 2026. According to their statements, they were recruited by a sponsor who planned to sell the stolen items, offering them between 15,000 and 25,000 euros for the heist. The suspects detailed their involvement after months of silence, shedding light on the orchestrated theft.
Key facts
- Two men suspected of stealing royal jewels from the Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon have confessed.
- The confessions came during new interrogations in June 2026.
- They were recruited by a sponsor who wanted to sell the jewels.
- The suspects were offered between 15,000 and 25,000 euros for the heist.
- The suspects had been silent for months before confessing.
Entities
Institutions
- Louvre
- Galerie d'Apollon
Locations
- Paris
- France