His release has been set for August 2028 and his fine reduced to a quarter of its original amount, a move that has drawn criticism from observers and citizens.
Tag: Robberies and Thefts
Paris Police Investigating $1.6 Million Wine Theft From Famed Restaurant
More than 80 bottles of rare wine were discovered to be missing from the cellar of a 400-year-old restaurant during a routine inventory check.
Tourists to Colombia Warned Against Using Dating Apps After Sedatives Fuel Crime
Powerful sedatives are behind a spate of violent crimes, U.S. officials say. Many victims are Americans in Medellín who use dating apps.
Italian Culture Official Investigated in Stolen Art Case
Prosecutors believe a painting the deputy culture minister, Vittorio Sgarbi, put on display in 2021 was in fact stolen in 2013. He says it’s a different copy.
Thief in Australia Steals Truck With 10,000 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
A woman thought she was stealing a van. She got thousands of doughnuts as well.
So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up.
The pollution control devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity for recycling. Some beneficiaries of the thefts look the other way.
So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up.
The pollution control devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity for recycling. Some beneficiaries of the thefts look the other way.
Four Men Charged in the Case of the Missing Golden Toilet
The fully functioning 18-karat gold toilet, an artwork estimated to be worth $5.9 million, was stolen in 2019 from an exhibition at a stately British home.
South Korea Must Return Buddhist Statue to Japan, Supreme Court Says
The artifact, which was taken to Tsushima centuries ago, was stolen and smuggled back to South Korea by thieves in 2012.
How $17.2 Million in Gold and Cash Disappeared From Toronto’s Airport
A lawsuit offers a glimpse into the victim’s view of the April heist, though the case remains unsolved.