D.A. Bragg Announces Return of Two Antiquities To The People of Libya 
“It is shameful that these beautiful pieces were stored away for decades by a convicted trafficker. Cyrene has faced significant looting, but thanks to the work of our Antiquities Trafficking Unit and partners at Homeland Security, we have now returned several pieces from this ancient city back to the people of Libya. We continue to have ongoing investigations into stolen Libyan artifacts and look forward to more repatriation ceremonies in the future,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Returns Two Ancient Stone Figures To Iraq
“Once again, we see historic and priceless antiquities hidden from the public and sitting in the possession of traffickers and looters. We will not allow New Yok City to be a safe harbor for stolen cultural artifacts,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Returns Two 7th Century Antiquities to China
“It is a shame that these two incredible antiquities were stolen and at least one remained largely hidden from the public view for nearly three decades. While their total value is more than $3 million, the incredible detail and beauty of these pieces can never be truly captured by a price tag,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Three Antiquities Repatriated to Yemen
“This repatriation underscores how art and culture can serve as powerful symbols of hope” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our investigation into the collector Shelby White has allowed dozens of antiquities that were ripped from their countries of origin to finally return home. These are just three of nearly 1,000 antiquities we have repatriated over the past 16 months, thanks to the talent of our investigators and prosecutors, along with our outstanding partners at HSI.”
D.A. Bragg Returns 11th Century Antiquity to Cambodia
"This is a beautiful piece that has been sitting in a private collection and hidden from the public view due to the actions of selfish looters,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We will continue to make clear that stolen antiquities passing through Manhattan will be tracked down and returned to their countries of origin.”
Art repatriation: Fighting traffickers in an illicit global trade
Matthew Bogdanos is an assistant district attorney, homicide prosecutor, and retired Marine colonel, with a master's degree in the classics. It makes him a powerful foe against those trafficking, trading or buying stolen antiquities.
D.A. Bragg Returns 12 Antiquities to the Republic of Türkiye
“Many of these pieces, which come from archaeological sites that have been the persistent target of looting, have been circulating across the globe for decades. Now, they are finally being returned to Türkiye, where they rightfully belong,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Returns 29 Antiquities to Greece
“I am proud that under my administration this office has now repatriated 950 antiquities to 17 countries,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I thank our outstanding team of analysts, investigators and attorneys, along with our law enforcement partners, for their excellent work finding and returning these historical marvels.”
D.A. Bragg Returns 14 Stolen Antiquities to Italy
“Italy’s rich cultural history is on full display with these stunning objects being returned today. We are proud to have returned hundreds of objects to the people of Italy in just the past few months, which is emblematic of the strong collaboration with have with our law enforcement partners at home and abroad,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Returns Stolen Antiquity to The Palestinian Authority
“We are proud to join our law enforcement and government partners in this moment. It is impossible to put a value on the cultural and historical significance of looted antiquities and I thank our talented team of attorneys and investigators who are continuing their incredible work of returning these objects to where they rightfully belong,” said District Attorney Bragg.