Spanish Police Recover $64 Million Worth of Ancient Gold Jewelry Stolen from Ukraine
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Spain has seized ancient gold jewellery worth $63.6 million that was stolen from Ukraine, after thieves were caught attempting to sell the artefacts in Madrid. The 11 pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, date back to the Greco-Scythian period between the 8th and 4th centuries BC. The items were smuggled out of Ukraine in 2016 and had forged documents claiming they belonged to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Three Spanish and two Ukrainian nationals were arrested in connection with the investigation.
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