Transnational Crime - Antiquities Coalition

The illicit antiquities trade transcends borders and touches every corner of the globe. However, when compared to other transnational crimes, from arms running, to drug smuggling, or the illicit wildlife trade, there is still much to learn. Learn more about the criminal aspects of cultural racketeering.

From our Blog

August 28, 2025

Inside the Hunt for the Prakhon Chai Hoard: AC Interviews Dr. Angela Chiu

July 28, 2025

Cultural Racketeering in East Africa: Local Leaders Call for Global Solidarity and Action

March 21, 2025

AC Think Tank Re-releases Inaugural Policy Brief on Holding Antiquities Traffickers Accountable

Press

July 23, 2025

Congress Takes Aim at Dirty Money in the Multi-Billion-Dollar U.S. Art Market

Bipartisan Legislation Would Strengthen National Security, Uphold Economic Integrity, and Support Honest Businesses The Antiquities Coalition commends Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dave McCormick (R-PA), […]

AC in the News

August 18, 2025

International Community Unites Around Search for Missing Ukrainian Artifact

April 28, 2025

IN THE NEWS: Podcast from The Diplomat Spotlights AC’s Tess Davis in New Film on Looting in Cambodia

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