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202248 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Loot - Blood Treasure

202248 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

The trade in stolen antiquities and art has become a significant source of income for criminal syndicates, gangs, and terrorists worldwide.

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Vadim Abdrashitov

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The trade in stolen antiquities and art has become a significant source of income for criminal syndicates, gangs, and terrorists worldwide.

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Vadim Abdrashitov

Vadim Abdrashitovdirector

Anton Androsov

Anton Androsovcast

Yelena Dmitriyevacast

Elena Yakovleva

Elena Yakovlevacast

Zoya Lirovacast

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This series documents how the trade in stolen antiquities and art has become a major source of income for criminal syndicates, gangs and terrorists across the globe.

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