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Nine Arrested in Louvre's €10 Million Ticket Fraud Scheme

2/13/2026

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On February 10, 2026, Paris prosecutors detained nine individuals linked to a decade-long ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre Museum, totaling over 10 million euros ($11.8 million).
The detainees include two Louvre Museum employees and several tour guides.
Investigators found evidence of ticket reuse and collusion with Louvre staff to bypass ticket checks.
A formal investigation began in June 2025, focusing on organized fraud and money laundering.
Authorities have seized over 957,000 euros ($1.13 million) in cash and bank accounts, and similar fraud is suspected at the Palace of Versailles.

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Story summary

On February 10, 2026, Paris prosecutors detained nine individuals linked to a decade-long ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre Museum, totaling over 10 million euros ($11.8 million).
The detainees include two Louvre Museum employees and several tour guides.
Investigators found evidence of ticket reuse and collusion with Louvre staff to bypass ticket checks.
A formal investigation began in June 2025, focusing on organized fraud and money laundering.
Authorities have seized over 957,000 euros ($1.13 million) in cash and bank accounts, and similar fraud is suspected at the Palace of Versailles.