Theft ‘insider’ claims dismissed
UK: SOTHEBY’S have denied reported claims by a gang caught in possession of stolen antiques that they had an insider working at the auction house. The theft was highlighted after the arrests of four Romanians and one Kosovan last week during a police sting to uncover an alleged plot to kidnap the celebrity Victoria Beckham.
Sotheby’s said the total value of the stolen goods recovered, which included a £60,000 jewelled turb…