Frederick Doe, implicated in the 2019 theft of Maurizio Cattelanâs gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, received a suspended sentence at Oxford Crown Court. Convicted of conspiring to transfer criminal property, Doe was sentenced to 21 months in prison, suspended for two years, and required to complete 240 hours of unpaid work. He played a key role in the heist as a middleman, attempting to broker sales of the stolen gold. The toilet, valued at £4.8m, was stolen in a theft that involved multiple criminals and showcases the complexities of art theft.
"I can sell that car [code for the gold] for you in two split seconds." Doe organized secret meetings, showing his involvement in the illicit gold transactions.
After being sentenced, Doe stated, "My good nature has been taken advantage of. I got caught up in something I should not have and now I just want to go home and enjoy my family."
Cattelan's fully functioning 18-carat gold lavatory was insured for £4.8m and was a significant art piece on display at Blenheim Palace.
Doe was given a suspended sentence of 21 months and ordered to perform 240 hours of unpaid work, illustrating the legal repercussions following the notorious theft.
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