Australian Museum - theft of zoological specimens (Operation Savoy)
The ICAC investigated the theft of zoological specimens from the Australian Museum between 1997 and 2002.
In its report on this investigation, made public on 24 September 2003, the ICAC made corrupt conduct findings against a former employee of the Museum, Hendrikus (Hank) van Leeuwen, and stated its opinion that consideration be given to his prosecution for specified offences. The ICAC also made 33 corruption prevention recommendations to the Australian Museum.
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Investigation reports | |
| Report on investigation into the theft of zoological specimens from the Australian Museum between 1997 and 2002 and related matters (Operation Savoy) (24 Sept 2003) | View full report | |
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Findings of corrupt conduct | |
| Findings and updates | View findings | |
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Recommendations for prosecutions | |
| Recommendations for prosecutions and updates | View recommendations | |
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Recommendations for disciplinary action | |
| Recommendations for disciplinary action and updates | View recommendations | |
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Recommendations for corruption prevention | |
| Recommendations for corruption prevention and updates | View recommendations | |
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Public Notices, Media Releases and Fact Sheets | |
| Fact Sheet: Investigation Into The Theft Of Zoological Specimens From The Australian Museum | View fact sheet | |
| Australian Museum thefts: ICAC recommends charges | View media release | |