It was not immediately clear if any artists had fallen victim to the scam.

The West Palm Beach museum in October accused Verity of violating federal law.

British police said the items had not been reviewed by experts, so were unable to say if they were high-value or antiques.

Court documents describe a donation model built on delayed payments and early ownership claims.

Prosecutors expanded the case with new charges and sentencing allegations tied to the attack.

The museum will keep the griffin in its logo but return to its Philadelphia Museum of Art name.

Thieves attempted to steal the crown during the October heist but dropped it at the foot of the museum’s Apollo Gallery in their escape.

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