Swiss officials are refusing to comment on the extent of Nazi-looted art that found its way into the country until the final results of a study are published later this year. A Swiss newspaper reported earlier this week that more than 700 artworks looted by the Nazis, and have an estimated value of several million dollars, are being held by museums and private collectors in Switzerland.
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