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The suspected scam at the Louvre museum in Paris involved tour guides reusing tickets for different people.
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The suspected scam at the Louvre museum in Paris involved tour guides reusing tickets for different people
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Claim Maker
Investigators
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News Article
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{
    "event": "ticket scam",
    "location": "Paris",
    "organization": "Louvre"
}
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Crime
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Created
February 20, 2026 at 2:51 AM (1 month ago)
Last Updated
February 20, 2026 at 2:51 AM (1 month ago)

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Ticket Scam Cost the Louvre $12 Million, Investigators Say
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/arts/louvre-museum-ticket-scam-arrests.html

Investigators say a ticket scam at the Louvre museum in Paris cost the museum nearly $12 million over a decade. Nine people were arrested, including museum employees, for crimes including fraud and money laundering. The investigation began after the Louvre suspected tour guides of reusing tickets.

Museums Fraud Scams Louvre Paris Ticket Fraud Crime Investigation

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