Investigations into the $102 million theft of French crown jewels from the Louvre in October revealed widespread security failures and structural disorganization, according to a French Senate inquiry and a General Inspectorate of Cultural Affairs report.Noël Corbin, who led the Senate inquiry, highlighted deep-seated vulnerabilities including a compromised balcony and malfunctioning cameras that went unaddressed despite prior warnings from audits.While four suspects have been arrested, the stolen treasures remain unrecovered, raising scrutiny on current
Louvre director
Laurence des Cars and previous security neglect under
Jean-Luc Martinez.