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Art Theft

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world2 months ago

Louvre Surveillance System's Password Revealed, Causing Cringe

The Louvre experienced a major art theft where criminals used a low-tech approach, exploiting serious security flaws including a password of 'Louvre' for its surveillance system, which was easily hacked, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in the museum's security infrastructure. Despite the high-profile nature of the theft, the actual break-in was facilitated by outdated security systems and poor management, with suspects identified as petty criminals rather than organized crime.

world2 months ago

Louvre Heist Suspects Partially Admit Guilt, Third Arrest Made

Two suspects have partially admitted to stealing €88 million worth of French crown jewels from the Louvre, with police arresting them and warning that the stolen items may have been broken down or recut. The theft exposed significant security flaws at the museum, including outdated systems and lapses in surveillance authorization, prompting calls for urgent security upgrades amid ongoing investigations.

world2 months ago

Police Arrest Suspects in Louvre Crown Jewels Heist

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, which occurred last weekend and involved a quick heist of valuable royal artifacts. The arrests followed a major investigation, with one suspect attempting to flee the country, and authorities are working to recover the stolen items. The theft, which shocked the world, involved a daring break-in and the loss of priceless royal jewelry, including pieces linked to French and Napoleonic history.

world2 months ago

Two Arrested in Louvre Jewel Heist

Two suspects were arrested in connection with the theft of $102 million worth of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, which was carried out in less than eight minutes. The arrests followed a major investigation, with one suspect attempting to flee the country. The stolen items include valuable crowns, diadems, and jewelry linked to French royalty and historical figures. The museum has since reopened, and authorities are working to recover the stolen artifacts.

world2 months ago

French Police Capture Suspects in Louvre Jewelry Heist

French authorities arrested several suspects after a daring seven-minute heist at the Louvre, where eight pieces of jewelry worth approximately 88 million euros were stolen. The suspects, experienced criminals from the Seine-Saint-Denis area, were tracked through DNA evidence, and one was caught preparing to flee France. The theft has prompted scrutiny of museum security and calls for increased protection measures.

world2 months ago

German police dismantle art forgery ring selling fake Picasso, Rembrandt, and other masterpieces

German police have dismantled an international art forgery ring led by a 77-year-old Bavarian man, which attempted to sell fake artworks attributed to Picasso, Rembrandt, and others for tens of millions of dollars. The scheme involved forged paintings, ceramic vases, and expert reports, with authorities seizing numerous suspected forgeries across Germany, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein, now pending expert analysis.