• A 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man charged in connection with the Louvre heist.
• The jewel theft, valued at about $102 million, remains under investigation.
• Previous suspects have also been charged, indicating a total of five arrests related to the case.
• Lawyers for some suspects criticize the broad arrest methods as overly indiscriminate.

In a major development regarding the spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, a 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man have been formally charged, bringing the total to five individuals charged in the case. The suspects were arrested on October 29, shortly after the robbery, which saw thieves pull off a heist valued at approximately $102 million in under seven minutes, according to Indiatimes and Channel News Asia.

The investigation continues as French authorities work to uncover the whereabouts of the jewels, with police emphasizing that the robbers demonstrated significant operational flaws during the heist. The suspects were reportedly not professional criminals, as they made missteps such as dropping valuable items during their hasty escape, according to Al Jazeera and Le Monde.

Initial arrests included two men, one a 34-year-old Algerian national and the other a 39-year-old unlicensed taxi driver, both charged with similar counts of theft and conspiracy after partially admitting involvement. The ongoing inquiries have seen the number of suspects evolve significantly, raising questions about the depth of criminal connections involved, as reported by South China Morning Post and NPR.

Criticism of police tactics has surfaced, as some lawyers representing arrested suspects described the police approach as "drift nets," capturing individuals without sufficient evidence. This contrasts with the prosecutor’s assertions supporting the need for swift action following the brazen daytime theft at the culturally significant museum, as discussed by Reuters and Reuters.