[Polynikes]

“False. The Statute of Limitations is not in play here. If you are in possession of stolen property (again, if that is the case here), there is no time limit. Stolen property is stolen property, one, seven, or a hundred years into the fututre. “

So why didn't the governments of Colombia and Mexico go after Mel Fisher when he found the treasure of the Atocha. I am sure the Spanish didn't have a receipt for the gold and jewels they looted from the from the indigenous population.

[1rudeboy]

So why didn't the governments of Colombia and Mexico go after Mel Fisher when he found the treasure of the Atocha. I am sure the Spanish didn't have a receipt for the gold and jewels they looted from the from the indigenous population.

You should inform yourself about those cases. You'd be surprised how many times they end up in court.