Precious items worth 88 million euros were stolen from the Louvre

According to the Paris prosecutor's office, a major theft at the Louvre Museum caused France a loss of 88 million euros. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

Paris prosecutor Lor Bekko announced this through the BFMTV channel. According to him, the Louvre director estimated the damage at 88 million euros.

Although this is a huge amount, it cannot be compared to the historical damage. In a statement to the Financial Times, the French Ministry of Culture emphasized that the stolen jewelry was not insured.

The reason is that the Louvre Museum usually does not apply an insurance policy because it is impossible to accurately assess the true value of unique works such as Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" or the "Great Sphinx of Tanis." According to a ministry representative, the state considers itself the insurer in such cases, provided that the exhibits are kept under specified secure conditions.

Culture Minister Rachida Dati gave an official statement on Sunday about the looting at the museum. It was revealed that eight valuable items from the era of Napoleon III — a diadem, a belt, and necklaces — were stolen.

According to investigation data, the thieves may have coordinated in advance with the supplier of the museum equipment. It was reported that after the crime, they left the scene on scooters and bicycles.

The investigation is currently ongoing.