Former National Trust boss charged with stealing $140k of goods
The former managing director of the National Trust in Tasmania has been charged with stealing over $140,000 worth of goods from the heritage organization.
Case of a famous gallerist: 321 fake artworks, ancient icons, a Gospel, and a weapon – What was seized by the Greek Police
The Greek Police have arrested a well-known gallerist and an employee for allegedly possessing and selling counterfeit artworks and ancient artifacts.
How G. Tsagkarakis Operated: The Method of Deception with Fake Artworks and Antiquities
A major operation by the Hellenic Police has uncovered an extensive network trafficking in fake artworks and antiquities, leading to the arrest of renowned gallerist George Tsagkarakis and one of his employees.
Criminal prosecution for multiple felonies against Tsagkarakis
Criminal charges have been brought against George Tsagkarakis, the owner of a renowned gallery in Kolonaki, following a raid by authorities on his shops and warehouses.
George Tsangarakis: Over 200,000 euros in the gallery - Mystery with the Gospel of 1745
Greek art dealer George Tsangarakis faces serious charges, including forgery and antiquities trafficking, after being arrested for attempting to sell an 18th-century Gospel that has raised authenticity concerns.
The PSA seized a painting of the 'Virgin of the Milk' in Santiago del Estero and is investigating whether it was acquired illegally
The PSA confiscated a painting of the 'Virgin of the Milk' at Santiago del Estero Airport, suspected to have been illegally acquired in Peru.
Poland court allows extradition of Russian archaeologist accused of looting in Crimea
A Polish court has ruled that Russian archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, where he faces charges of illegal excavations and theft of cultural treasures in occupied Crimea.
"Decorated with a candlestick".. An Israeli officer steals an ancient stone in Tulkarem, what is the story?
An Israeli police officer reportedly stole an ancient stone in a Palestinian village during a recent military operation, amid ongoing allegations of cultural heritage violations in the occupied territories.
New suspected heritage crime at Anundshög in Västerås
New evidence of potential archaeological vandalism was discovered at the Anundshög site near Västerås, where previously reported incidents of looting had occurred.
Kifisia: A 50-year-old man was arrested for illegal possession of antiquities - Parts of amphorae were seized
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Kifisia for possessing parts of ancient amphorae, leading to charges for the misappropriation and violation of laws protecting cultural heritage.
Kifisia: A 50-year-old businessman was arrested – Ancient amphorae found in his home
A 50-year-old businessman in Kifisia was arrested after police discovered ten ancient amphorae at his residence, leading to charges of embezzlement and violation of antiquities laws.
Unpublished images show step-by-step of the theft of 13 artworks at the Mário de Andrade Library
A planned theft at the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo resulted in the loss of 13 irreplaceable artworks, captured on security cameras during the execution of the crime.
Egyptian police arrested a guide who was drawing on the pyramid with chalk during an explanation
Egyptian police detained a tour guide for drawing on the Great Pyramid with chalk while giving an explanation.
Paris: Seven Georgians to be tried in June for the theft of Pushkin manuscripts
Seven Georgians face trial in Paris for the theft of cultural artifacts linked to Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.
What we know about the theft of more than 200 km of train tracks in Piauí
More than 200 km of historical railway tracks were stolen in Piauí, Brazil, leading to a police investigation and arrests.
Fake works of art: When myth meets crime – Innovations of the new law against forgery
A new law against forgery in Greece seeks to address the extensive international network behind the production and distribution of counterfeit artworks.
Dispute over Advertising: Parasitic in Paris
A dispute has arisen as Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli faces a fine for using images of the Champs-Élysées without proper authorization in their TV commercial.
Argentinian tourist arrested after vandalizing statue of Father Cícero in Crato; video
A 71-year-old Argentinian tourist was arrested for vandalizing a statue of the popular saint Father Cícero at the Crato bus station in Ceará, Brazil.
Money Laundering, Sgarbi Acquitted. "A Mud Machine Against Him"
Art critic Vittorio Sgarbi has been acquitted of money laundering charges related to a stolen artwork.
Man charged after 'priceless' Egyptian artefacts stolen
A man has been charged in connection with the theft of valuable Egyptian artefacts from an Australian museum.
The Louvre in Trouble Again: Huge Ticket Fraud
The Louvre Museum is facing serious allegations of ticket fraud that has reportedly been ongoing for nearly a decade.
France: Nine arrested for ticket fraud at the Louvre Museum
Nine individuals have been arrested in France for a ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre Museum that reportedly lasted for ten years and cost the museum about 10 million euros in lost revenue.
Tourists Deface Wall of Thai Temple Right in Front of Security Camera
Tourists have vandalized a wall of a Thai temple while being recorded by security cameras.
The Spanish Police recovered three lost paintings hidden in the house of the Duke of Alba
The Spanish Police retrieved three artworks, including Joaquín Sorolla's 'La Chata', that had been missing since the 1970s and were found in the Palacio de Liria in Madrid, the residence of one of Spain's prominent aristocratic families.
The National Police recovers a painting by Sorolla disappeared since the seventies
The National Police has recovered 'La Chata' by Joaquín Sorolla, which had been missing since the 1970s, along with two other state-owned oils by José Moreno Carbonero.
After the scandal - the face of G. Meloni closed in the fresco of a Roman basilica
A fresco restored by artist Bruno Valentinetti in Rome's Basilica of St. Lawrence is under scrutiny after a face resembling G. Meloni sparked outrage, leading to a ministry and diocese investigation and a reported alteration of the fresco's face.
Heirs of Pissarro sue the Met over painting sold under Nazi coercion
Heirs of a Jewish art collector persecuted by the Nazis are suing the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York over a Camille Pissarro painting that was allegedly sold under duress in 1941.
The Civil Guard recovers a 15th-century statue stolen nearly 50 years ago in Palencia
The Civil Guard, in collaboration with the Italian Carabinieri's Cultural Heritage Protection Command, has recovered a 15th-century polychrome wooden sculpture attributed to the famous sculptor Gil de Siloé, which was stolen from a church in Palencia in 1979 and detected while being auctioned for 5,000 euros.
Memorial plaque of the sculpture of El Santo stolen in the Tepito neighborhood
The memorial plaque for El Santo, a symbol of Mexican wrestling, was stolen from his monument in the Tepito neighborhood, raising concerns over the protection of urban cultural heritage in the capital.
Mayor of Milos on hotel licenses: "Ecological crime – Pre-approvals come out even for Natura areas"
The Mayor of Milos, Manolis Mikelis, criticized the issuance of hotel construction permits in culturally significant and ecologically sensitive areas, stating that development should not compromise the island's heritage.
In the hands of a collector linked to Nazism, after housed in a museum and now in Galicia, its true owner
The Marès Museum in Barcelona is returning two Romanesque sculptures stolen from a Galician monastery after a historian's investigative work.
Alexander Butiaguin, the Russian star archaeologist who may end up behind bars in Ukraine
Russian archaeologist Alexander Butiaguin has been detained in Poland and is accused by Kiev of collaborating in the looting of Crimea's heritage.
The Prosecutor's Office investigates a quarry in Lugo that operated for 15 years on land without authorization or sanctions from the Xunta
The Environmental Prosecutor's Office is investigating the Trinidad quarry in Lugo for allegedly operating on ten times more land than authorized and damaging protected cultural heritage sites.
Crans-Montana, the shadow of money laundering in the Moretti businesses: the heritage under scrutiny
Authorities are investigating possible money laundering and conflicts of interest surrounding the Moretti family's business empire in Crans-Montana following a tragic incident at Le Constellation.
An exhibition in New York, a million-dollar auction, and a trial in Switzerland: the clues that led to two looted Roman sculptures in Spain
A historical heritage brigade has recovered two valuable Roman sculptures looted from a site in southern Spain between 2007 and 2008, which were auctioned for several million euros in 2012.
Agnelli Heritage, request for trial delay ready for John Elkann
The Turin prosecutor's office has prepared a request for trial against John Elkann and accountant Gianluca Ferrero regarding the investigation into Gianni Agnelli's inheritance, following a judicial order that partially rejected the request for dismissal.
The Ministry of Culture Does Not Want Another Museum about the Pomeranian Crime
The Polish Ministry of Culture has rejected plans to establish a museum dedicated to the German crimes in the Szpęgawsk Forest due to previously proposed alternatives for commemoration and collaboration issues with local institutions.
Film directors' management comments on the notification to the prosecutor's office after the director of Stutthof was dismissed
Grzegorz Łoszewski, President of the Polish Filmmakers Association, addressed the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage's notification to the prosecutor's office regarding potential financial misconduct by the association's former leadership.
Agnelli Heritage, 35 paintings have disappeared: traces found in confidential documents
Important updates on the investigation regarding the art pieces of the Agnelli family reveal that 35 significant paintings are currently being searched for by investigators in Rome.
The Culture Resort reported a crime in the Polish Film Association
The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage has notified the prosecutor's office of suspected criminal activity by individuals representing the Polish Film Association, following an audit that revealed over 13.3 million PLN in damages from 2020 to 2024.
KZ Relics in the Lingen Prison: Heritage Protection Does Not Prevent Decay
The article discusses the deteriorating condition of four barracks from the former Nazi concentration camp XI Groß Hesepe, highlighting the lack of preservation efforts despite their historical significance.