The Federal Bureau of Investigation maintains a unit that specializes in art crime, addressing offenses such as theft, forgery, antiquities trafficking, and cultural property trafficking.
October 30, 2025
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Describes an FBI organizational capability relevant to investigations of cultural property and art-related offenses.
Stolen cultural property is often quickly resold for fast cash through online resale platforms (for example, Craigslist and eBay) and through specialist antique or collectible networks, frequently at prices below full appraisal value.
October 30, 2025
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Summarizes common resale pathways and economic incentives for fencing stolen cultural goods.