New Trial in Paris for Rare Russian Book Thefts Linked to Georgian Con Artists

A new trial is underway in Paris concerning the theft of rare Russian books, with investigations pointing to Georgian con artists and potential links to the Kremlin. This continues a saga of high-profile book thefts.

9 Jun, 13:23 — 9 Jun, 13:23

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'Operation Pushkin': Rare books, Georgian con artists and the shadow of the Kremlin

For two years, Georgian criminals orchestrated the theft of rare editions of works by Alexander Pushkin from major European libraries. The trial of five of them begins in Paris on June 9. It could reveal whether Russia was involved.

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Saga furturilor de cărți foarte rare, toate aparținând unor clasici ruși, continuă cu un nou proces la Paris

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New Trial in Paris for Rare Russian Book Thefts Linked to Georgian Con Artists

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'Operation Pushkin': Rare books, Georgian con artists and the shadow of the Kremlin

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Saga furturilor de cărți foarte rare, toate aparținând unor clasici ruși, continuă cu un nou proces la Paris

'Operation Pushkin': Rare books, Georgian con artists and the shadow of the Kremlin

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