05.11.2025 17:55
The recent scandal in France, which came to light due to the security camera access password being "Louvre," revealed that one of the four suspects detained in the Louvre Museum robbery is an former YouTuber known as "Doudou Cross Bitume." It was reported that the suspect claimed in his statement that he acted "under the instructions of a group of instigators."
New details have emerged regarding the Louvre Museum heist, which has caused a significant stir worldwide and is referred to as the "heist of the century." Following the incident on October 19, when approximately 88 million euros worth of jewelry and artworks were stolen from the museum's famous Apollo Gallery, it was revealed that one of the four suspects detained is a former YouTuber known on social media as "Doudou Cross Bitume."
ONE OF THE SUSPECTS IS A YOUTUBER
This individual, who once gained thousands of followers by sharing motorcycle stunt videos on YouTube and later became known for motorcycle training and bodybuilding content, was identified by his real name, Abdoulaye. According to Le Parisien, it was learned that Abdoulaye has been detained multiple times for various offenses, including drug possession, driving without a license, fleeing from police, and disobedience to orders. Abdoulaye, who received a three-year prison sentence for his involvement in a jewelry store robbery in 2014, supported himself by working as an illegal taxi driver after his release. It was also found that he previously worked as a security guard at important cultural institutions such as the Centre Pompidou and Musée Précaire Albinet.
CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS CAUGHT ATTENTION
The police teams conducting the investigation reported that the suspect partially admitted his role in the heist. Abdoulaye claimed in his statement that he acted "under the instructions of a group of instigators." However, the contradictions in the statements given by the suspects drew attention. According to Le Parisien, one of the suspects said he thought the Louvre Museum was just the glass pyramid, while another believed the museum was closed on Sundays. Police officials assess that these "naive" statements do not reflect the truth and that there may be a more organized criminal structure behind the incident.
THE PASSWORD SCANDAL
The French newspaper Libération revealed that there have been serious vulnerabilities in the museum's digital security system for a long time. According to secret audit reports prepared by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) in 2014, extremely outdated systems such as Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 were still in use in the Louvre's infrastructure. Auditors found that the access password for the security system had remained "Louvre" for years and that even basic password security rules were not enforced.