The suspects face charges for theft committed by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy, prosecutor says.
The suspects face charges for theft committed by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy, prosecutor says.
By Farah Najjar and AP
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Two men arrested over a jewel heist at France’s Louvre Museum are to be charged with theft and criminal conspiracy after “partially admitting to the charges”, Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau has said.
The Paris prosecutor says the jewels are not yet recovered and there could be a bigger gang behind the theft.
Both suspects, who were arrested earlier this week, have denied involvement.
Two suspects have admitted they were involved in the brazen daytime jewel heist at the Louvre museum in Paris, prosecutors say.
'At this stage, there is no evidence to suggest that the thieves had any accomplices within the museum,' said the Paris…
Prosecutors say two men have already "partially recognised" their involvement in the museum theft.
Police are no closer to recovering the gems, despite the arrest of two men last week
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