There were two paintings of Nicholas Roerich, stolen from a museum in New York
September 3 in New York were arrested a man and a woman who tried to sell the painting by Nicholas Roerich "Himalaya", which was stolen from the New York Nicholas Roerich Museum in late June
in New York arrested a man and a woman who tried to sell the painting Nicholas Roerich «Himalayas. She was stolen from the New York Nicholas Roerich Museum in late June along with another work of "The Monastery Talung» , which subsequently was returned to the museum by mail .
detained were 35-year-old Denis Ryzhenko and his girlfriend, 42-year-old Natella Krussuludis (Natella Croussouloudis). The fact that they had stored stolen painting, the police became aware of one informant, who visited them in the apartment. He learned that they want to sell the work for 40 thousand dollars, and offered to acquaint them with the potential buyer. It appeared to be an undercover police detective, who introduced himself as a private collector.
3 September Ryzhenko and Krussuludis, taking a picture, went to a cafe for a meeting with the buyer. Ryzhenko waiting for his girlfriend on the street, and Krussuludis met with the collector and police and asked him for "Himalaya" 20 thousand dollars. However, she warned him that the work is stolen and he could not stand it in his gallery. Detective agreed to these terms and suggested Krussuludis go to his gallery where he will give her money for the purchase. On the way Krussuludis and Ryzhenko were arrested.
told representatives of law enforcement, the couple has denied any involvement in the kidnapping of the picture. However Ryzhenko, who has a criminal past, a criminal court in Manhattan, pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property, for which he received four months' imprisonment.
As Krussuludis, is a citizen of Germany, she refused to address the court and was held in custody for a pledge of $ 20 thousand dollars.
According to the owner of the house where lived Ryzhenko and Krussuludis, they owe him for the apartment 7,5 thousand dollars. In addition, they have for not paying off the gas and electricity.
article prepared by Catherine Onuchina
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