German police bust an art forgery ring trying to sell fake Picasso, Rembrandt works

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German police bust an art forgery ring trying to sell fake Picasso, Rembrandt works

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German police dismantled an art forgery ring attempting to sell counterfeit works attributed to famous artists including Picasso and Rembrandt. The alleged ringleader is a 77-year-old man from Bavaria who also tried to pass off fake paintings as original pieces by Frida Kahlo, Amadeo Modigliani, and Peter Paul Rubens. This operation was uncovered recently in Germany, though specific dates are not provided. The case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and art authentication experts in combating sophisticated forgery schemes within the high-stakes world of fine art.

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