Louvre $100M Crown Jewels Heist Investigated as Inside Job with Security Guard Suspected

French investigators have confirmed that the $100 million heist of France's crown jewels from the Louvre museum was an inside job, with digital forensic evidence linking a security guard to the thieves. The guard reportedly provided sensitive information about the museum's security, enabling the robbers to exploit a second-floor balcony not covered by cameras and escape swiftly on scooters. The heist, which lasted only seven minutes, involved the theft of precious items including a sapphire diadem, emerald necklace, and pieces linked to Napoleon's family. Authorities suspect organized crime involvement, possibly orchestrated by a wealthy collector, and have uncovered over 150 clues including DNA evidence. Despite ongoing investigations, officials are pessimistic about recovering the jewels, which are believed to have been broken up for sale. The Louvre's director has resigned, and the museum has conducted a full security audit while transferring its most valuable jewels to the Bank of France for safekeeping.