German police seize fake Picassos in multi-million euro forgery raid

Bavarian police have seized millions of euros worth of forged art, including works by Picasso, Rembrandt, and Kahlo, in a multi-million euro forgery raid. The main suspect is a 77-year-old German man who, along with 10 alleged accomplices, faces charges of conspiracy and fraud. Investigators became suspicious when the suspect attempted to sell two supposedly original Picasso paintings on the art market. He also tried to sell a forged Rembrandt painting for 120 million Swiss francs. The operation involved coordinated raids across Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, resulting in the seizure of numerous suspected art forgeries and documents. The investigation is ongoing, with all confiscated paintings to be examined by experts in the coming weeks.

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