In August 2023, news broke that the British Museum had been the victim of theft. Headlines around the world reported that thousands of items in its collection were missing. But how could this happen to one of Britain’s most revered institutions, and who was responsible? Katie Razzall investigates the story behind the thefts and the hunt to recover the ancient treasures that were taken.
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Britain's Biggest Benefit Scam
Five gang members stole more than £50 million in false benefit claims over a period of nearly five years.
06-12-2024
BBC 2
Thief At The British Museum
In August 2023, news broke that the British Museum had been the victim of theft. Headlines around the world reported that thousands of items in its collection were missing. But ...
09-06-2024
BBC 2
Britain's Biggest Benefit Scam
Five gang members stole more than £50 million in false benefit claims over a period of nearly five years.
06-12-2024
BBC 2
Thief At The British Museum
In August 2023, news broke that the British Museum had been the victim of theft. Headlines around the world reported that thousands of items in its collection were missing. But ...
09-06-2024
BBC 2