"Veteran Curator Peter Higgs Exposed as British Museum's Antiquities Thief"
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Peter Higgs, a veteran curator at the British Museum, has been accused of stealing priceless artifacts from the museum's collection and selling them on eBay. Higgs allegedly operated undetected for years, taking small items of gold jewelry and precious gems, some dating back to Ancient Rome. The museum has launched an independent review into the security breach, raising questions about its ability to safeguard its collection. Higgs denies any wrongdoing, and no arrests have been made yet.
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