FBI probes British Museum missing items

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States law enforcement agency, is investigating the sale of numerous items believed to be treasures from the renowned British Museum to buyers in the US.

According to BBC sources, the FBI has already played a role in facilitating the return of 268 items to the British Museum that were allegedly sold to a collector in Washington, DC, prompting concerns regarding their authenticity and origin.

Last year, the British Museum revealed that a significant number of ancient gems, jewelry and other artifacts from its collection were either missing, stolen, or damaged.