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 | Al-Masry Al-Youm |
| 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. |
| Link | http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/movie-director-arrested-over-archaeological-paintings-theft |
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