Artifacts from Indonesia’s Papua region, previously taken illegally to the United States, were handed back to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel in Jakarta.
Cultural artifacts from Indonesia’s Papua region that were looted and illegally taken to the United States have been returned to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian officials confirmed to reporters.
The handover occurred on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, at President Subianto’s residence in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, during a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel.
This return marks a significant step in repatriating cultural heritage items to Indonesia.
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