'Indiana Joan': Perth woman, 95, accused of looting Egypt artefacts

Australia investigating allegations that Joan Howard would steal from archaeological sites during her husband's diplomatic trips

The Australian government has confirmed it is looking into the case of a 95-year-old Perth woman accused of looting artefacts from countries including Egypt.

Monica Hanna of Egypt's Heritage Taskforce posted an open letter to Australia's ambassador to Egypt, Neil Hawkins, on Facebook this month, alleging Joan Howard spent most of her time during her husband's diplomatic trips looting archaeological sites.