"British Museum Employee Fired for Theft of Artifacts"

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"British Museum Employee Fired for Theft of Artifacts"
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The British Museum has fired an employee and launched an independent review of security after discovering that gold jewelry, gems, and glass dating back to the 15th century BC were missing from a storeroom. The museum plans to take legal action against the person responsible and has initiated a recovery program to ensure the return of the stolen items. While some have criticized the museum for its colonial-era acquisitions, the institution is determined to rectify the situation and put things right. The Metropolitan Police's Economic Crime Command is also investigating the incident.

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