Ticket fraud ring uncovered at Louvre

A large-scale fraud ring at the Louvre museum has been busted by police in Paris. Up to ten people have been arrested including museum staff and guides, Euronews writes.

The arrested individuals are suspected of running a massive ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre museum.

Some of the suspects detained are said to include museum staff and tourist guides who targeted Chinese visitors as part of the scam which allegedly involved selling fake entry passes and overbooking guided tours.

In a statement, the museum’s management said it has now “put in place a structured anti-fraud plan.”