Museum Worker Stole Paintings and Swapped in Forged Copies Over Years

Museum employee systematically stole and sold original paintings, replacing them with forgeries over an extended period.
Thefts discovered when in-house appraiser noticed discrepancies in the artworks.
At least three stolen paintings were sold at auction, with the thief pocketing the proceeds.
Theft financed a lavish lifestyle for the museum worker.
The employee was convicted and given a suspended sentence, and ordered to repay the money from sold paintings.