[BunnySlippers]

THE STORY SAYS THE FINDERS HAVE TO KEEP THEIR NAMES HIDDEN FROM THE THEIF’S HEIRS. THEY HAVE THE MOST COMPELLING CLAIM ... AND THE STATE.

[glennaro]

I doubt the "thief's heirs" have a claim any court would consider as the thief never was the lawful owner. (Then again, goofy judges and even goofier juries abound.)

The state -- well, that's another matter entirely. It's a safe bet that the state, desperate for money, will do everything they can and will use all of their vast resources to confiscate it.