Bulgaria’s new law on cultural heritage is about to face one of its first tests in the prosecution of Dimitar Draganov, a professor in numismatics from the town of Rousse on the Danube.
On October 23, Bulgarian National Television (BNT) said that prosecutors had accused Draganov of participation in an organised crime group specialising in illegal treasure hunting, intending to profit from selling archaeological findings.
The case is notable because it is the first time that a professor esteemed as an expert in numismatics has been accused of such a crime. The news came two weeks after the new law’s deadline expired for all holders of archaeological findings to register them in court.
Since 2009, the Center for Art Law has organized hundreds of events and published over 1,000 relevant, accessible, and editorially independent articles. As a nonprofit working with artists and students, the Center for Art Law relies on your support to fund our work. Become a premium subscriber and gain access to discounts on events and archives of articles and/or hundreds of case summaries, intended for a worldwide audience of legal professionals, artists, researchers, and students
Thaler v. Perlmutter, Civil Action No. 22-1564 (BAH) (D.C. Aug. 18, 2023).
$70/per year
Case Law Corner
See All Benefits
Read case law summaries and enjoy unlimited access to our legendary Case Law Corner. Stay tuned to the new and improved Database in 2024.
