Movie director arrested over archaeological paintings theft

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Movie director arrested over archaeological paintings theft. Egypt Independent. 20 January.

Title Movie director arrested over archaeological paintings theft
Publication Date 20th Jan 2017
Author
Source Egypt Independent
Country Egypt
Region Africa
Art type Antiquities
Subject Theft, Arrest, Fakes
Comments The director confessed to submitting a fake permit to enter the Museum of Modern Art where he stole five ancient paintings and replaced them with fakes. This was apparently captured on film.
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