Scandal at the British Museum: Theft of Precious Items

The British Museum is embroiled in a major scandal after the theft of approximately 2,000 items, including precious jewels and gems, from its collection over the past 20 years. The director of the museum, Hartvig Fisher, has resigned and his deputy has stepped aside. An antiquities dealer had notified the museum about the stolen items, which were being sold online, but the museum did not take appropriate action at the time. This incident raises questions about the museum's ability to safeguard its artifacts and may impact the ongoing debate about the repatriation of cultural treasures.