Police arrest ring trying to sell a fake Picasso for €10 million
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Featured
The Hellenic Police dealt a significant blow to an organized antiquities trafficking ring, proceeding with the arrest of 13 individuals.
The members of the ring attempted to sell a work they claimed to be an authentic Picasso painting for 10 million euros. However, the “buyer” was an undercover police officer involved in the operation.
During the investigation, a large number of artworks, ancient coins, and other archaeological items were found in the possession of the arrested individuals. According to initial information, the purported Picasso painting is a forgery.
The Hellenic Police are expected to release more information about the operation later today.
Tagged under
Related items
-
Songs, flowers and zeibekiko dances mark George Mazonakis’s final farewell in Nikaia
-
British millionaires flock to Athenian Riviera as tax Regime fuels luxury property boom
-
Athens imposes sweeping drone ban over Aegean Islands near Turkish border
-
How different generations are changing Greek online shopping
-
Two doctors arrested in death of Greek singer Star Giorgos Mazonakis
Latest from E.Tsiliopoulos
- Songs, flowers and zeibekiko dances mark George Mazonakis’s final farewell in Nikaia
- British millionaires flock to Athenian Riviera as tax Regime fuels luxury property boom
- Athens imposes sweeping drone ban over Aegean Islands near Turkish border
- How different generations are changing Greek online shopping
- Two doctors arrested in death of Greek singer Star Giorgos Mazonakis