Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’
Suspects in the 2025 Louvre heist have told investigators that the mastermind behind the €88m robbery was dissatisfied with the haul. The thieves reportedly dropped a historic crown during their escape and were hired only days before the crime.
Why it matters
The details provide a rare look into the planning and execution of a high-profile cultural heritage crime that led to significant institutional fallout.
The leader of the October 2025 heist ‘wasn’t happy’ about size of their haul, claimed the alleged thieves in detailed account of burglary given to investigative judges./Getty Images The leader of the October 2025 heist ‘wasn’t happy’ about size of their haul, claimed the alleged thieves in detailed account of burglary given to investigative judges./Getty Images Paris Mastermind of €88m Louvre heist thought they ‘could have taken more’ Alleged thieves in October 2025 robbery damaged a gem-encrusted crown worn in the 19th century by Empress Eugénie
The article relies on reported transcripts and court accounts, maintaining a neutral, objective tone.
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