FBI Investigates British Museum Thefts Linked to US eBay Sales
Hundreds of ancient treasures suspected to be stolen from the British Museum have surfaced in the US, triggering a major investigation.
- Danish dealer Dr. Ittai Gradel first uncovered the thefts by identifying stolen items on eBay.
- British Museum curator Peter Higgs is accused of stealing, damaging, and selling artefacts over a decade.
- The FBI is aiding in the recovery of 268 items sold to a Washington DC collector.
- 626 out of an estimated 1,500 missing items have been recovered so far.
- The British Museum has pledged to improve its cataloguing and security measures.
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