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The late antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford is accused of orchestrating an international looting network that trafficked Khmer sculptures out of Cambodia, a practice detailed in Matthew Campbell's new book.
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Cambodia, New York, Bangkok
Who
Douglas Latchford, Matthew Campbell, Julia Latchford, Toek Tik, Bradley Gordon, Phoeurng Sackona
What
The late antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford is accused of orchestrating an international looting network that trafficked Khmer sculptures out of Cambodia, a practice detailed in Matthew Campbell's new book.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:50:49 GMT · 4h 14m ago
Where
Cambodia, New York, Bangkok ·
Why
Latchford, a prominent antiquities dealer and author, used his influence and falsified documents to sell illegally pillaged artifacts from Cambodian archaeological sites to museums and collectors worldwide, driven by the lucrative international art market.
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How this affects you
The ongoing revelations about Douglas Latchford's looting activities have made his name toxic in the art market, leading major institutions and private collectors to repatriate hundreds of Khmer artifacts back to Cambodia, effectively ending the legitimate market for such art.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 14m agoThe late antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford is accused of orchestrating an international looting network that trafficked Khmer sculptures out of Cambodia, a practice detailed in Matthew Campbell's new book.
- Culture & Industry4h 14m agoThe late antiquities dealer Douglas Latchford is accused of laundering illegally pillaged Khmer artifacts onto the global art market, leading to significant repatriation efforts.Open article