April 27, 2025
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Spanish police say they have smashed Banksy fakes syndicate

Spanish police say they have smashed Banksy fakes syndicate

Officers arrest two people in Zaragoza, and two others, where the forgeries of the artworks were allegedly made

Police in Catalonia have claimed to have smashed a ring of scammers who allegedly forged works by street artist Banksy and sold them to victims across Europe and the US for up to €1,500 (£1,280) apiece.

Officers arrested two people in the north-eastern Spanish city of Zaragoza where the fakes were allegedly made and two others suspected of having put the works on sale, Catalonia’s regional police force said in a statement.

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