Élysée Palace staff member to stand trial over theft of precious tableware

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete December 22, 2025 at 04:35 PM

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A senior staff member at the Élysée Palace, identified as chief butler Thomas M, will stand trial in February for allegedly stealing precious tableware, including Baccarat glasses and Sèvres porcelain, valued between €15,000 and €40,000. Around 100 missing items from the presidential collection were reportedly found in his locker, car, home, and on his Vinted account. He is accused of stealing the items over several months and falsifying records to conceal the theft. Two other men are also implicated: Damien G, his partner and an online auction manager, and Ghislain M, a Louvre guard accused of receiving stolen goods. The Élysée Palace has already begun searching for Thomas M's replacement.

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