"According to Beccuau three of the suspects-whose DNA was found on tools and on a motorbike believed to have been used to escape the scene- have "partially admitted their participation in the theft", which took place on 19 October. A fourth member of the group believed to have been on the ground for the heist is still being searched for. The prosecutor called on the perpetrators to return the jewels in exchange of some leniency."
"Among the seven men arrested, four are considered as "persons of interest", Beccuau said, adding that they were found following information gathered after the first arrests. She confirmed that one of the main suspects is an Algerian citizen, who was apprehended while boarding a flight to Algeria. The two men who have already been charged were known for thefts, including an attack on an ATM using a car, but were "not part of major crime gangs"."
French police made five further arrests connected to the Louvre heist that resulted in €88m of crown jewels being stolen in broad daylight; the jewels have not been recovered. Three suspects whose DNA was found on tools and on a motorbike believed to have been used in the escape partially admitted participation, while a fourth suspected ground member remains sought. Seven men have been arrested in total, four of whom are considered persons of interest; one main suspect was detained while boarding a flight to Algeria. Two previously charged men had prior thefts but were not linked to major crime gangs. The French senate has organised hearings and a parliamentary investigation will be launched, and the culture minister opened an administrative probe to determine failings and take action.
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