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News in English (USA) / 30.04.2026 / 13:00

Father-Daughter Duo Pleads Guilty in $2 Million Art Forgery Scheme

A father and daughter from New Jersey have pleaded guilty to selling over 200 counterfeit artworks, including pieces attributed to renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Banksy, and Pablo Picasso. The duo managed to deceive the art world of New York City, generating approximately $2 million from these forgeries. Authorities have uncovered the elaborate scheme that spanned multiple years, leading to significant legal repercussions for the pair, who now face potential prison sentences of up to twenty years.
NPR, The Guardian, Department of Justice (.gov), Smithsonian Magazine, The New York Times, Artnet News, New York Daily News, Times Argus, SILive.com, Temple Daily Telegram