It is believed that items including gold and precious stones were taken over a significant period of time.
A man has been interviewed by Metropolitan Police officers following thefts which were reported at the British Museum.
British Museum director Hartwig Fischer said the institution was helping police with their criminal investigation “We will not be providing any further information at this time. Inquiries continue.”It is understood that the items, which include gold jewellery, gems of semi-precious stones and glass, were taken before 2023 and over a “significant” period of time.
The German art historian, who the museum announced in July would step down from his role next year, added: “The investigation concluded that those items were all accounted for. Ittai Gradel, an author, academic and antiquities dealer, who said he alerted the museum, disagreed with its version of events.
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