A former British Museum employee, who is suspected of stealing hundreds of pieces from the museum’s collection, was granted access to his eBay and Paypal accounts by a British judge on Monday. Last August, the museum announced that it had been the victim of a series of thefts and subsequently accused the former employee, who has since been fired. The museum initiated a lawsuit against the man, leading the High Court judge in London to request access to his eBay and Paypal accounts based on convincing evidence provided by the museum.
According to Daniel Burgess, the British Museum’s lawyer, the former employee allegedly stole hundreds of items and sold them on eBay using fictitious names and false documents to conceal the theft. The objects were sold for significantly below their actual value, and the suspect allegedly manipulated the museum’s registers to cover his tracks.
It is important to maintain focus on the main subject matter when discussing these legal proceedings involving a former British Museum employee.
