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Uncovering the Dark Underbelly of Art Theft: The Truth Behind the Pandora Papers and Cambodia's Looted Heritage
Exposing the Seedy World of Art Smuggling and Theft
The recent Pandora Papers leak has shed light on the shadowy networks behind some of the world’s most notorious art thefts, implicating prominent figures and revealing the complexities of illegally obtained cultural artifacts. Among the figures exposed is Douglas Latchford, a UK-based businessman widely regarded as one of history’s most prolific art thieves. His extensive dealings in stolen antiquities, particularly from Cambodia, Thailand, and India, have made headlines across the globe.