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

2/17/2026

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Paris prosecutors announced nine arrests tied to a decade-long ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre Museum, costing over €10 million.
The arrests include two Louvre employees and several tour guides.
The investigation began after the Louvre filed a December 2024 complaint, revealing tour guides reused tickets.
Authorities say the network operated up to 20 groups and invested proceeds in real estate in France and Dubai; Versailles is suspected.

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Paris prosecutors announced nine arrests tied to a decade-long ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre Museum, costing over €10 million.
The arrests include two Louvre employees and several tour guides.
The investigation began after the Louvre filed a December 2024 complaint, revealing tour guides reused tickets.
Authorities say the network operated up to 20 groups and invested proceeds in real estate in France and Dubai; Versailles is suspected.