PARIS (AP) — On Saturday, the Paris prosecutor announced that preliminary charges have been filed against two additional individuals suspected of participating in the audacious theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum.

According to a statement from Prosecutor Laure Beccuau, a 37-year-old man faces charges of theft committed by an organized group and engaging in criminal conspiracy. Meanwhile, a 38-year-old woman has been charged with acting as an accomplice. Both suspects are currently in custody.

The prosecutor mentioned that the accused parties have denied any involvement in the crime.

Earlier in the week, authorities detained five individuals linked to the case, one of whom was identified through DNA evidence.

Additionally, two other suspects from Aubervilliers, aged 34 and 39, were also charged this week with theft by an organized gang and criminal conspiracy.

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said both gave “minimalist” statements and “partially admitted” their involvement. The two are believed to be the men who forced their way into the Apollo Gallery. One was stopped at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport with a one-way ticket to Algeria; his DNA matched a scooter used in the getaway.

Neither names nor extensive biographical details have been made public about those arrested.

Information about investigations is meant to be secret under French law, to avoid compromising police work and to ensure victims’ right to privacy, a policy known as “secret d’instruction.″ Only the prosecutor can speak publicly about developments, and violators can be prosecuted.

In a separate case, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said six people were arrested on Thursday soon after a robbery at a gold refining laboratory in the city of Lyon during which thieves used explosives. The loot, which was estimated to be worth 12 million euros ($13.9 million) has been recovered, Nuñez said on X.