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Élysée Palace silver steward arrested for stealing thousands of euros’ worth of silverware
About 100 silverware pieces worth €15,000–€40,000 were stolen from the Élysée Palace and recovered after appearing on online auction sites, prosecutors said.
- Next year, three men, accused in the theft case, will face trial on Feb. 26, prosecutors said.
- Investigators traced inventory discrepancies to a silver steward suspected of planning thefts who was in a relationship with the manager of an online-sales company.
- Investigators recovered around 100 objects from the steward's personal locker, vehicle and home, including copper saucepans, Sèvres porcelain, a René Lalique statuette and Baccarat champagne coupes.
- The three suspects appeared in court Thursday on charges of jointly stealing movable property listed as part of the national heritage, facing up to 10 years in prison and a 150,000-euro fine, and were placed under judicial supervision.
- The Élysée Palace head steward reported losses between 15,000 and 40,000 euros , two were arrested Tuesday and investigators identified a single receiver of the stolen goods.
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Three people were arrested in a porcelain theft case filed within the Elysée. The chief silversmith of the presidential palace is himself charged.
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