British Museum sues former employee accused of stealing more than 1,800 objects. Former curator accused of having "abused his position" to steal jewels and resell them on the internet.
Justice ordered access to the suspect's eBay and Paypal accounts. British judge Heather Williams said there was "compelling evidence" supporting the museum's accusations.. The items that were stolen from the museum are culturally and historically significant,” said museum attorney Daniel Burgess. This series of thefts cost Hartwig Fischer his position as director.