BUCHAREST, Romania — The ringleader of a gang that stole paintings from a Dutch museum in one of the world’s biggest art heists was sentenced Tuesday to six years and eight months in prison.
Radu Dogaru and fellow gang member Eugen Darie, both Romanians, received the same sentence for stealing the masterpieces, including two Monets and a Picasso, in October 2012. The paintings have yet to be found.
The trial will continue on Dec 3. for four other defendants, including Dogaru’s mother, who is also accused of destroying the art. She has exercised her right not to comment.
Dogaru and Darie pleaded guilty earlier this year to stealing the artworks, insured for $24.4 million, from Rotterdam’s Kunsthal museum.
Authorities said the decision can be appealed in 10 days.