An ICIJ Investigation
Hidden Treasures
A collection of stories from ICIJ’s Pandora Papers, FinCEN Files, Panama Papers and more show how art and antiquities have become prized assets in the offshore world, and how the secretive trade in these cultural treasures has, in some cases, provided cover for looters and thieves.
HIDDEN TREASURES
Magazine spread of ‘most beautiful house in America’ conceals allegedly stolen Cambodian relics
By Spencer Woodman
August 15, 2022
PANDORA PAPERS
From Banksy to Picasso, offshore world awash in valuable art
By Scilla Alecci
January 28, 2022
PLUNDERED ANTIQUITIES
From temples to offshore trusts, a hunt for Cambodia’s looted heritage leads to top museums
By Malia Politzer
October 5, 2021
SRI LANKA
Sri Lankan power couple piled up luxury homes, artworks and cash offshore as ruling family rose and rose
By Scilla Alecci
October 4, 2021
Art
Mystery company ties accused temple raiders to art world elite
By Spencer Woodman
September 22, 2020
THE MET
Sep 04, 2024
After Cambodia celebrated the return of lost treasures, the Met ejected a lawyer who helped make it happen
ACCOUNTABILITY
Aug 27, 2024
Cambodia celebrates return of dozens of Khmer treasures from the Met and other collections
IMPACT
Oct 06, 2023
The Met to return two ancient artifacts to Nepal
DEFORESTATION INC
Dec 02, 2024
Dutch yacht maker that built Jeff Bezos’ $500 million superyacht fined for Myanmar teak usage
IMPACT
