In this episode...

Art crime isn’t just the stuff of Hollywood thrillers—it’s a real-world problem where stolen masterpieces and looted antiquities are being trafficked across the far-reaches of the globe with devastating consequences. Tim Carpenter, a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and former head of the FBI’s Art Crime Team, has spent his career recovering stolen treasures, investigating fraud and forgery, and combatting art crimes across continents.

Now the founder of Argus Cultural Property Consultants, Tim discusses the evolving landscape of art crime, focusing on how OSINT is playing an increasingly crucial role in identifying and recovering stolen art. He also shares how technology is enabling better visibility into illicit markets, and how public crowdsourcing is enhancing efforts to trace looted cultural property.

Listen to hear Tim's insights into how the art world operates behind the scenes and how we can all play a part in safeguarding our shared cultural legacy.

What You’ll Learn

• The Art of Investigation: How art crime investigations go beyond the classic heist to target forgeries, antiquities trafficking and money laundering.

• Tech Meets Tradition: The growing role of OSINT and digital tools in recovering stolen art and tracking the illicit cultural property trade.

• Cultural Heritage Protection: Why safeguarding art and cultural heritage is more than just a legal responsibility—it’s a key part of preserving our global identity.