Mystery solved? Man arrested in thefts of unpublished books


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An Italian citizen working in publishing in London allegedly impersonated others in the industry to amass a veritable library of unpublished works. Photo: Pixabay

Authorities say they've solved a publishing industry whodunit with the recent arrest of a man accused of numerous literary heists in recent years, allegedly impersonating others in the industry to amass a veritable library of unpublished works.

Filippo Bernardini, an Italian citizen working in publishing in London, was arrested on Wednesday after arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport, said Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York in a statement.

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