1/ French investigators are reportedly looking at a possible Russian connection to the Louvre theft. A French-Russian man is said to be suspected of masterminding art thefts in France and placing former mercenaries in French museums as security guards. ⬇️
2/ The VChK-OGPU Telegram channel reports that according to a source, French investigators have unofficially contacted Russian experts in antiquities crime in connection with the investigation of the theft of royal jewels from the Louvre.
3/ According to the source, the interest is in relation to the activities of Pierre Malinowski, a French-Russian citizen and a former French Army corporal who worked for a while as a parliamentary assistant to Jean-Marie le Pen. 
4/ Malinowski is the president of the Foundation for the Development of Russian-French Historical Initiatives in Moscow, where he lived for several years after being granted Russian citizenship in 2018. He is said to be close to Vladimir Putin.
5/ According to VChK-OGPU, Malinowski has "since become more frequently seen in the UAE than in Russia. He moved after a collection of 4th-century gold coins stolen from the Saint-Rémy historical museum in Reims was seized in Moscow in early 2025."
6/ "France is currently investigating the theft of coins and other historical treasures from the Fort de la Pompelle, Saint-Rémy, and the Municipal Historical Centre.
7/ "Only one person has been arrested in this case – a former soldier who had been working as a security guard at some of the museums since 2018. It was established that he was sent to this job by a good friend, Pierre Malinowski.
8/ "Working nights, the guard would discreetly steal rare coins and other items from museum storerooms. He would then meet with Malinowski in person in Moscow or the UAE, where he handed over the items.
9/ "This led French investigators to identify Malinowski as the mastermind behind the thefts.
In the spring there was an attempt in Russia to initiate a case under Article 226.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (smuggling of cultural valuables) against Malinowski.
In the spring there was an attempt in Russia to initiate a case under Article 226.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (smuggling of cultural valuables) against Malinowski.
10/ "However, given Malinowski's status, such efforts were unsuccessful.
And now there is renewed interest in Malinowski, this time in connection with the theft at the Louvre.
And now there is renewed interest in Malinowski, this time in connection with the theft at the Louvre.
11/ "A source revealed that Malinowski (who himself once served in the Foreign Legion) has placed many former mercenaries as guards in various museums in France, who act as his agents. This work is low-paid, so it is not difficult to get.
12/ "He could also have involved mercenaries in carrying out thefts. There is a theory that the attack on the Louvre was the work of former mercenaries. Malinowski usually sold the stolen goods (the most valuable items) in Russia or the UAE." /end
Source:
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Source:
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