Louvre Security Failure: Director Admits Inadequate Surveillance After $102 Million Jewelry Heist

Oct 23, 2025 09:39 am CST

The Louvre Museum's director has publicly acknowledged critical security flaws that enabled thieves to steal imperial jewels worth $102 million in a brazen daylight heist. This latest incident joins a concerning pattern of robberies targeting French cultural institutions, raising urgent questions about the protection of priceless artifacts across the country's museums.