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A collection of cultural artifacts looted from Indonesia's Papua region and illegally taken to the United States has been returned to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The handover occurred on Wednesday at Prabowo's residence in Jakarta during a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel. Indonesian officials confirmed the return to reporters, highlighting ongoing cooperation between the U.S. and Indonesia in combating illicit trafficking of cultural heritage. The artifacts, originating from Papua, were recovered as part of FBI efforts to repatriate stolen cultural property. This event underscores bilateral law enforcement collaboration and efforts to preserve Indonesia's cultural heritage.
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A collection of cultural artifacts from Indonesia's Papua region, which were looted and illegally taken to the United States, have been returned to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian officials confirmed to reporters.
The handover of the artifacts took place Wednesday at Prabowo's residence in the Indonesian capital Jakarta during a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel.
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FBI Returns Looted Papua Artifacts to Indonesian President Prabowo