In the case of the abduction of Caravaggio detained 20 Ukrainians
In the case of the abduction of Caravaggio's paintings from the Museum of Odessa in the Ukraine were arrested 20 people suspected of belonging to an international gang of kidnappers pictures, reports Associated Press.
Of course the painting "The Taking of Christ in custody" (or "Kiss of Judas"), as previously reported, was found June 25 in Berlin during the joint German-Ukrainian operations involving counter-terrorism unit GSG 9. Now this information was confirmed by the police in Germany. The four suspects - three Ukrainians and a Russian - were arrested while trying to sell the picture. Citizens of Ukraine awaits extradition, Russians will be judged Berlin, where, according to some sources, he has a home.
Critics have already confirmed the authenticity of paintings, according to Berliner Kourier. The picture has been damaged: criminals unsuccessful canvas, and there were traces of folds. The restoration will take several months. (...)/Lenta.ru
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