On May 4, 2025, the stolen Olympic medals of former Belgian judoka Gella Vandecaveye were recovered in Antwerp following police action triggered by their listing for sale online. The medals, which were taken from her car in November 2023, were retrieved after police conducted house searches and traced the seller. Vandecaveye expressed relief and gratitude for the public’s support, emphasizing the importance of the original medals despite receiving replicas from the IOC. An ongoing investigation seeks to uncover further details and any additional suspects involved.
