Louvre Heist 2025: Why Rs 850 Crore Crown Jewels May Never Return

Experts say the Louvre heist jewels, valued at Rs 850 crore, may never be recovered because stones can be recut, settings melted, and provenance erased. Professional gangs quickly move parts through cross-border black markets, using couriers and shell buyers. Lack of serial numbers, limited CCTV leads, and slow international coordination reduce recovery odds in 2025. Insurance pressures complicate tracing efforts.