Egypt Recovers Looted Antiquities from Australia and U.S. in Major Smuggling Bust

Egypt has recovered a trove of stolen antiquities from Australia and the United States, unveiling new details of an international smuggling network that for years trafficked artefacts looted from tombs and official storerooms. The investigation exposes how a single criminal group allegedly used forged documents, online auctions, and a web of dealers to launder Egypt’s heritage onto the global art market.