You’ve just stolen a priceless artifact – what happens next?

By: Leila Amineddoleh, New York University

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 24, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Leila Amineddoleh, New York University

The high-profile heist at the Louvre in Paris on Oct 19, 2025, played out like a scene from a Hollywood movie: a gang of thieves steal an assortment of dazzling royal jewels on display at one of the world’s most famous museums.

But with the authorities hot in pursuit, the robbers still have more work to do: How can they capitalize on their haul?

Most stolen works are never found. …

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