German police seize fake Picassos in multi-million euro forgery raid
Summary
Police in Bavaria, Germany, seized millions of euros worth of fake art, including works falsely claimed to be by famous artists such as Picasso, Rembrandt, and Kahlo. A 77-year-old man and his accomplices allegedly attempted to sell these forgeries across Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Authorities are continuing to investigate and examine the seized items.Key Facts
- German police seized fake art from a network spanning Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
- The forgeries included works falsely attributed to artists like Picasso, Rembrandt, and Kahlo.
- The main suspect is a 77-year-old German man; he has 10 alleged accomplices.
- The suspect tried to sell a fake Rembrandt painting for 120 million Swiss francs.
- An 84-year-old Swiss woman owned the fake Rembrandt, which is being investigated.
- Police seized documents, records, and digital storage during raids on October 15.
- A 74-year-old man helped create fake expert reports about the art.
- All seized paintings will be examined by experts in the coming weeks.
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