Polish authorities say the mastermind behind the theft of the iconic sign at Auschwitz is a foreigner based outside of Poland. A Polish state prosecutor says it was very likely the men responsible for the theft of the "Arbeit macht frei" sign from the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz were acting on behalf of a third party outside of Poland. Polish media have speculated that the third party is a Swedish collector.
State prosecutor Artur Wrona told a press conference that "The main person behind this crime was somebody living outside Poland who does not hold Polish citizenship." However, he did not confirm or deny if the third party was a Swedish citizen. Investigators are now seeking assistance from Interpol to find the party responsible.
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