Event Brief
Alleged Louvre heist mastermind says thieves were recruited
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
Summary: Alleged thieves say they were recruited days before the Louvre heist and paid about €15,000–€25,000 for the €88 million haul.
WHO: Alleged thieves
WHAT: Alleged thieves describe their recruitment timing and payment for the Louvre heist haul.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: They were recruited just 2 to 3 days before the heist and paid for the €88 million haul.
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