Former President of Louvre Museum Charged In Art Trafficking Case

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8. The accused, Martinez was the director of the Louvre 2013-2021,

one of the most famous art collections and museums in the world. The photos of the building exterior and some of the very well known, familiar pieces of art in the collection that were his responsibility are posted to represent the iconic cultural institution.

Martinez is being investigated for fraud which reflects highly on him and the historic French museum and landmark. The case is of much interest to the art world.

When you locate images and photos of the Egyptian antiquities associated with this case that were criminally trafficked, please post them here so we can view them.
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France24... Martinez, who ran the Paris Louvre from 2013 to 2021, is accused of turning a blind eye to fake certificates of origin for the pieces, a fraud thought to involve several other art experts, according to a report Wednesday in the Canard Enchaine investigative weekly. He has been charged with complicity in fraud and "concealing the origin of criminally obtained works by false endorsement," according to the judicial source.