Abbess of Belorado Arrested Over Alleged Sale of Convent Artworks
The investigation concerns the alleged sale of artworks and heritage items belonging to the convent.
According to Spanish media reports, officers entered the monastery early in the day despite attempts by members of the community to block access.
Items from the monastery have reportedly surfaced on the antiques market. Some of the convent's gold, totalling 1.73 kg, was reportedly sold for around €130,000.
In recent months, the courts have ordered the nuns to leave Belorado and rejected their attempt to register as a civil association owning the monastery.
Most of the group now reside in a monastery in Orduña, having moved several elderly sisters there ahead of the eviction process in Belorado.
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