626 stolen/lost artifacts recovered by British Museum, following scandal involving former curator Peter Higgs.

The British Museum has recovered 268 more stolen or lost artifacts, increasing the total to 626. The museum previously identified 1,500 missing or stolen items in a scandal involving former curator Peter Higgs, who allegedly stole over a thousand artifacts over 30 years. The museum has implemented 36 security and governance recommendations and is following new leads for around 100 other objects in Europe and North America.

May 20, 2024
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