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More than 300 forged paintings and over €200,000 in cash found in Giorgos Tsagkarakis’s gallery

The investigation was triggered by a social media post by the well-known gallerist, in which he presented for sale a Gospel dated 1745

They tried to sell a fake Picasso for €10 million – Police officer posed as the buyer, 13 arrests

A major antiquities trafficking ring was dismantled in an operation by the Hellenic Police (ELAS) – A large number of artworks, ancient coins, and other archaeological objects were discovered during the investigation

Thessaloniki: Police seize 930 fake artworks -The Statement from the Greek Police (ELAS) on the those invloved in the forged paintings – View photos

Authorities uncover four counterfeiting workshops, preventing the auction of 123 fake artworks