Crime German Police Have Arrested Four Men Suspected of Stealing 483 Ancient Celtic Coins in an Elaborate Museum Heist The men were found in possession of gold bars, likely made by melting down the stolen coins. By Adam Schrader, Jul 21, 2023
Crime A Michigan Photography Dealer Has Pled Guilty to Defrauding Multiple Collectors Out of an Estimated $1.5 Million Wendy Halstead Beard faked health conditions and invented employees to dodge clients. By Taylor Dafoe, Jul 18, 2023
Crime A Swiss Teen Was Caught Carving Her Name Into the Colosseum, in Yet Another Case of Vandalism at the Amphitheater The Swiss teen, who has not been identified, was on vacation with her family. By Adam Schrader, Jul 18, 2023
Crime Italian Police Have Arrested a Man Suspected of Burning Down a Prized Arte Povera Installation in Naples The suspect was identified as a 32-year-old homeless man. By Adam Schrader, Jul 14, 2023
Crime An Alleged Arson Attack Has Destroyed Michelangelo Pistoletto’s ‘Venus Of The Rags’ Installation in Naples The artist has committed to making another version of the work for the city. By Adam Schrader, Jul 12, 2023
Crime Japanese Police Are Investigating a Canadian Teen After He Was Caught Defacing an Ancient Buddhist Temple The 17-year-old, who is facing a hefty fine or up to five years in prison, said he intended no harm. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 11, 2023
Crime Three Suspects Who Were Part of a Burglary Ring That Heisted Millions Worth of Artworks Over Two Decades Have Pled Guilty Three other defendants will go to trial later this year. By Sarah Cascone, Jul 3, 2023
Crime A Tourist Who Was Arrested for Carving His and His Girlfriend’s Names Into the Colosseum Is Begging for Forgiveness The man was told that he could face a sentence of two to five years in jail and a fine of up to $16,000. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 3, 2023
Crime ‘I’m So Sorry for This Stupid Foolishness’: A Helsinki Deputy Mayor Was Busted Painting Graffiti in a Railway Tunnel It will cost the city a reported $3,830 to remove the mayor's handiwork. By Brian Boucher, Jun 29, 2023
Crime French Artist Claude Lévêque Has Been Indicted as More Accusers Come Forward Alleging the Artist Sexually Assaulted Them as Minors The charges mark the latest chapter in a multi-year investigation into Lévêque, who has been accused of abuse by as many as 10 victims. By Taylor Dafoe, Jun 28, 2023
Crime Italian Police Have Arrested Suspected Forger Pasquele ‘Lino’ Frongia for Allegedly Faking Paintings by Franz Hals, El Greco, and Others The forgery ring is believed to have been masterminded by French collector Giuliano Ruffini. By Sarah Cascone, Jun 28, 2023
Crime A Tourist Was Caught on Camera Defacing the Colosseum With His Keys. He Could Face Serious Legal Consequences A stranger filmed the identified man scratching the words “Ivan + Hayley ‘23” on the historic landmark. By Artnet News, Jun 26, 2023
Crime A California Man Is on Trial for Allegedly Importing an Ancient Roman Mosaic That Was Stolen From Syria The accused's lawyer now contends that the mosaic is actually a fake. By Sarah Cascone, Jun 20, 2023
Crime Federal Authorities Charge Nine in a Suspected Robbery Ring That Nabbed Two Artworks by Pollock and Warhol Worth Millions The thieves also stole nine of Yogi Berra's World Series Rings. By Sarah Cascone, Jun 16, 2023
Crime A Golden 15th-Century Altar Panel Is Returning to a Museum 44 Years After It Was Stolen, Thanks to a Keen-Eyed Auction Researcher The double-sided altar panel was slated to be sold at Duke’s Auctions. By Richard Whiddington, Jun 6, 2023
