"British Museum Sues Ex-Curator for Theft and Sale of 1800 Artifacts"

The British Museum is suing former curator Peter Higgs for allegedly stealing and selling hundreds of artifacts from its collections online. Higgs, who was fired in July 2023 after over 1,800 items were found missing, is accused of abusing his position to steal ancient gems and gold jewelry over a decade. The museum has recovered 356 items and is seeking the return of more, while a police investigation is ongoing. Higgs, who worked at the museum for over 30 years, is said to be suffering from severe mental strain and has not been charged with a crime.