法国总统府惊现内盗

Core Viewpoint - A staff member at the French presidential palace, the Élysée, is suspected of selling stolen silverware and tableware used in state banquets, with the stolen items valued between €15,000 and €40,000 [1] Group 1: Incident Details - The main supplier of the Élysée's items, the Sèvres porcelain factory, discovered some of the missing items on an auction website [1] - Investigators identified a silverware administrator at the Élysée as a suspect, finding items marked with "French Air Force" and Sèvres-produced ashtrays in his auction account, which are not commercially available [1] - Approximately 100 items, including copper utensils and Sèvres porcelain, were found in the suspect's personal storage locker, private vehicle, and home [1] Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The suspect and two others have been arrested and are charged with conspiracy to steal items classified as national heritage, which could lead to a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a €150,000 fine if convicted [1] - One of the suspects, a security guard at the Louvre Museum, is accused of receiving stolen goods and has been prohibited from returning to his position until the verdict [1] - The lawyer for the security guard claims he has a "passion" for rare antiques [1]