British Museum Sues Former Curator for Stealing and Selling Artifacts Online

Published: 26 March 2024 at 19:36

The British Museum is suing former curator Peter Higgs for allegedly stealing almost 2,000 artifacts from its collections and selling them online. Higgs, who was fired in July 2023, is accused of abusing his position to steal ancient gems and gold jewelry over a decade. The museum has recovered 356 items and is pursuing the return of more. Higgs denies the allegations and plans to challenge the legal claim. The museum\'s director resigned after the incident. A police investigation is ongoing, but Higgs has not been charged with a crime.

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