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German Police Bust Major Art Forgery Ring, Seize Millions

10/25/2025

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German police dismantled a gang of art forgers and seized millions of euros in counterfeit works.
The main suspect is a 77-year-old German man.
Ten accomplices face conspiracy and fraud charges.
They offered a forged Rembrandt, De Staalmeesters, at 120 million Swiss francs, claiming the original was a forgery.
Authorities are investigating whether any forgeries were sold to collectors or institutions.

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Story summary

German police dismantled a gang of art forgers and seized millions of euros in counterfeit works.
The main suspect is a 77-year-old German man.
Ten accomplices face conspiracy and fraud charges.
They offered a forged Rembrandt, De Staalmeesters, at 120 million Swiss francs, claiming the original was a forgery.
Authorities are investigating whether any forgeries were sold to collectors or institutions.