UK Supreme Court rules in favor of South Africa, returning $43m WWII shipwreck treasure.

The UK Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Africa in a case involving $43m worth of treasure from a World War II shipwreck off the South African coast. The SS Tilawa, sunk by Japanese torpedoes during the war, had its valuable cargo discovered by a British exploration team. The court's decision means the cargo will be returned to South Africa as the silver was a non-commercial cargo and the South African government was entitled to immunity.

May 08, 2024
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