Seven Georgians on Trial in France for Rare Book Theft

Seven Georgian nationals are currently on trial in a French court, accused of stealing rare Russian books. The trial addresses the theft of valuable literary works.

9 Jun, 05:57 — 9 Jun, 05:57

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French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books

Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from presigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft operation.

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Georgier inför rätta - stal sällsynt litteratur

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