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Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
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- Issued on: 09/06/2026 - 07:57Modified: 09/06/2026 - 08:42
- By: FRANCE 24 A mysterious spate of thefts of Russian literary works has struck libraries across Europe.
- The trial is the latest case seeking justice for a spate of similar thefts in recent years from libraries across Europe, suspected to be the work of an organised network.
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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 prestigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft operation.
Issued on: 09/06/2026 - 07:57Modified: 09/06/2026 - 08:42
By: FRANCE 24 A mysterious spate of thefts of Russian literary works has struck libraries across Europe. © Wojtek Radwanski, AFP Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.
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