Italian Police Uncover $212 Million USD of Fake Art in Forgery Ring Bust

Italian police have uncovered a pan-European forgery ring responsible for producing and selling counterfeit artworks attributed to dozens artists including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí and Banksy. As of November 11, the Carabinieri art squad and Pisa's prosecutor's office have announced that 38 individuals are currently under investigation for forgery, handling stolen goods and illegal art sales.The investigation, codenamed "Operation Cariatide," began in March 2023 when Italy's ar...