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Another four persons are now under arrest in the context of the active inquiry into the last month's robbery of valuable jewellery at the Louvre Museum, according to the Parisian legal officials.

Details of the Latest Arrests

Two men, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, 31 and 40 years of age, were arrested on Tuesday. Each hails from the Île-de-France region.

One of those detained is believed to be the last participant of a quartet of thieves that is said to have performed the daytime theft, as reported by local news outlets. The other three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and indicted, according to officials.

Investigators currently possess a maximum of four days to question them. Not a single clue has so far been found of the stolen jewels - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Accusations and Denials

A group of four have already been indicted concerning the theft - a trio of males and one female, who similarly reside within the greater Paris.

A 38-year-old woman was formally accused earlier in the month with complicity in organised theft and criminal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for stealing and conspiratorial activities.

The pair of accused, who have not been named publicly, have disavowed any participation.

How the Heist Was Carried Out

The heist happened when the group of four men utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to enter the Galerie d'Apollon via a balcony near the Seine River.

The thieves utilized a cutting disc to crack open exhibition cases housing the jewellery.

The robbers remained within for just 240 seconds and made their escape on two motor scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before transferring to automobiles.

A single pilfered object - a royal crown - was lost during the getaway but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that was gifted by Napoleon I his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were taken.

Protective Failures and Consequences

Officials have revealed that the robbery was executed by small-time offenders instead of experienced crime syndicates.

Soon following the robbery, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to commit the burglary.

Louvre leadership has subsequently acknowledged that the museum had failed in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in two thousand twenty-one she had been repeatedly cautioning of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, security measures have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks.

The museum has moved numerous highly prized jewelry items to the French central bank after the theft.