Overview
- The man, suspected to be the last member of the four-person commando, was arrested on 25 November in Laval and is believed to have helped drive the scooters used in the getaway.
- He was brought before judicial authorities on Thursday evening, while the three other people detained in the same operation had their custody lifted.
- He was held on suspicion of organized theft and criminal association, adding to earlier charges against Ayed G., Abdoulaye N. and Slimane K., two of whom partially acknowledged involvement according to the Paris prosecutor.
- The eight 19th‑century crown jewels, valued by the Louvre at about €88 million, remain missing despite ongoing inquiries by the BRB and cultural property specialists.
- Under scrutiny for security failures, the Louvre has launched emergency steps including a mobile police post and additional cameras as investigators also probe potential organizers and trafficking routes.