US father and daughter admit selling fake Picasso and Banksy works, duping art world

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Washington DC: A massive international art forgery investigation has culminated in the arrest of a father and daughter accused of flooding the market with hundreds of counterfeit works. The duo allegedly produced and sold fake pieces attributed to iconic artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Banksy. 

Prosecutors reveal that the pair utilized sophisticated aging techniques and fabricated ‘provenance’ documents to deceive high-end galleries and private collectors across the globe.

The scheme, which reportedly operated for over a decade, generated millions of dollars in illicit profits. Investigators discovered a secret workshop equipped with vintage paints, period-correct canvases, and specialized tools used to mimic the brushwork and signatures of famous masters.

The arrests follow a coordinated effort between federal authorities and art authentication experts, highlighting the growing vulnerability of the art market to high-tech forgery.

The pair now face multiple counts of wire fraud and money laundering as authorities work to track down dozens of forged ‘masterpieces’ still held in private collections.

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