French authorities have arrested nine people in connection with a decade‑long ticket‑fraud scheme at the Louvre. The group include...

French authorities have arrested nine people in connection with a decade‑long ticket‑fraud scheme at the Louvre. The group includes two museum employees, several tour guides and one suspected mastermind. Investigators say the network reused the same tickets for multiple visitors, often targeting tour groups. The scheme is believed to have cost the museum more than €10 million. The investigation indicates that some staff were paid cash to avoid ticket checks. This case adds to recent challenges at the Louvre, including a major jewel heist and infrastructure issues such as water leaks. The museum has responded by implementing a strengthened anti‑fraud plan in cooperation with staff and police. https://lnkd.in/g-U8iPQ4