Ongoing investigation into the thefts at the British Museum
epa10815583 The facade of the British Museum in London, Britain, 23 August 2023. The British Museum dismissed a member of staff and the Metropolitan Police are investigating after artefacts which were reported 'missing, stolen or damaged' over a 'significant' period of time. Art dealer Ittai Gradel alleges that in February 2021 he had notified the British Museum to be aware of potentially stolen items from the collection but was reportedly told "all objects were accounted for". EPA/NEIL HALL
