Law & Politics ‘Operation Hidden Idol’ Seizes Yet Another Suspect Sculpture From NYC Gallery The feds say the the 8th century statue is valued at $450,000. By Eileen Kinsella, Mar 17, 2016
Law & Politics 12 Arrested in Verona Old Master Heist The theft may have been an inside job. By Sarah Cascone, Mar 16, 2016
Law & Politics Russia Launches Criminal Investigation Into Culture Ministry Over Embezzlement of Public Funds Senior officials' homes and offices have been searched. By Eileen Kinsella, Mar 16, 2016
Galleries Feds Seize Ancient Sculpture Headed to East Coast Auction House for Asia Week Feds have been tracking antiquities for eight years under Operation Hidden Idol. By Brian Boucher, Mar 16, 2016
Law & Politics Cambridge University Removes Looted Benin Bronze after Student Protest Students demand the repatriation of the cockerel to Nigeria. By Henri Neuendorf, Mar 16, 2016
Auctions Drouot Auction House Art Handlers Head to Trial in Major Theft Scandal Dozens are accused of stealing artworks and treasures. By Brian Boucher, Mar 14, 2016
Law & Politics Federal Agents Seize Stolen Antiquities at Christie’s An informant has assisted investigators in tracking the items. By Hili Perlson, Mar 14, 2016
Law & Politics Francis Bacon Paintings Worth $33 Million Stolen From Madrid Home The heist took place at the residence of Bacon’s last lover and heir. By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Mar 14, 2016
Law & Politics US Prosecutors Reportedly Open Probe Against ‘Freeport King’ Yves Bouvier The biggest art scandal in recent history comes to the US. By Hili Perlson, Mar 9, 2016
Law & Politics Shots Fired at Museum Dedicated to Gay Life and History in Berlin The museum has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. By Hili Perlson, Mar 8, 2016
Law & Politics Paris Judge Seizes Cranach ‘Venus’ from Major Exhibition of Prince of Liechtenstein’s Art Collection An anonymous complaint questioned the authenticity of the masterpiece. By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Mar 4, 2016
Law & Politics Irish Syndicate Found Guilty of Plot to Steal Museum Artifacts Worth $79 Million The Rathkeale Rovers have reportedly been operating in 16 countries. By Rain Embuscado, Mar 1, 2016
Analysis Christie’s Files $32 Million Lawsuit Against Mega-Collector Jose Mugrabi for Unpaid Painting The house says it's far from the first time. By Brian Boucher, Mar 1, 2016
Law & Politics New York Police Find $1 Million Worth of Marijuana in Crate Labeled ‘Art’ The bust was part of an ongoing investigation. By Brian Boucher, Feb 29, 2016
Law & Politics Richard Prince Moves to Dismiss Latest Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Should an earlier decision overrule the new complaint? By Brian Boucher, Feb 26, 2016
