Louvre Denies Hiring Israeli Firm for Jewel Heist Investigation

The Louvre Museum has denied contacting the Israeli private intelligence firm CGI Group to assist in the investigation of the recent jewel heist at the museum. The CGI Group claimed it was asked to help recover the stolen artifacts, citing its previous success in a 2019 German museum theft case, but acknowledged the request came through an intermediary, not directly from the Louvre. The museum maintained it did not directly engage any private investigators regarding the theft, leaving uncertainty about third-party involvement. The audacious heist involved the theft of nine priceless jewelry pieces, including a crown with over 1,000 diamonds, which was dropped by the thieves during their escape. French police continue to search for the suspects. This conflicting information highlights the complexity and ongoing nature of the investigation into the theft at the iconic French institution.