Father and Daughter Admit to $2M Banksy and Warhol Art Forgery Scam

A father and daughter have admitted to orchestrating a $2 million art forgery scam in New York City. They duped the art world with fake works attributed to famous artists like Banksy and Andy Warhol.

30 Apr, 05:52 — 30 Apr, 08:29

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Why this matters

This case highlights vulnerabilities in the high-stakes art market, where authenticity is paramount. The scheme's success in deceiving established galleries and auction houses raises questions about the due diligence processes within the art world.

Key entitiesNew Jersey Banksy Andy Warhol

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NPRHigh119d ago

How a father and daughter duped NYC's art world with fake Warhols and Banksys

A father and daughter in New Jersey have pleaded guilty to running a years-long counterfeiting scheme to trick art galleries and auction houses into buying forged paintings

By The Associated Press

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The IndependentMostly Factual119d ago