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Investigation Reveals Widespread Theft at British Museum, Curator Suspected

  • Over 1,500 ancient artifacts are missing from the British Museum's collection.
  • The true number could be closer to 2,000 as some items were not digitally cataloged.
  • Calls have intensified for the museum director to resign over the scandal.
  • The museum's Greek antiquities curator is suspected of selling stolen items online.
  • An internal investigation uncovered evidence of systematic theft over many years.
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