Stéphane Breitwieser

Stéphane Breitwieser is a notorious French art thief, often dubbed the 'greatest art thief in the world' for his extensive thefts from small museums across Europe. His criminal career spanned several years, during which he pilfered over 60 works of art, amassing a value of approximately 1.3 billion francs. However, his story took a tragic turn when his mother destroyed many of the stolen pieces after his arrest, highlighting the chaotic and destructive nature of art theft.