How the internet went wild for fake news about the Louvre heist
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From sharing pictures of supposed detectives to snaps of suspects purportedly tied to the Louvre heist case, false claims about the case have gone wild across the internet.
Breakdown
- A major jewel heist at the Louvre museum led to widespread speculation and disinformation online. 14s
- False claims circulated that Russian nationals were involved, but authorities confirmed no Russian passports were found. 27s
- A fake online listing claimed to offer stolen jewels for sale, but the platform clarified it was a joke and removed the post. 49s
- Images of supposed suspects and a detective were misidentified; one was a tourist and another was unrelated to the case. 53s
- France's Ministry of Culture stated the museum underestimated theft risks, and the investigation is still ongoing. 1m 38s