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Over 300 Forged Paintings and Over €200,000 Found at Tsangarakis Gallery After Arrest

Published March 21, 2026, 08:10
Over 300 Forged Paintings and Over €200,000 Found at Tsangarakis Gallery After Arrest

Art dealer Giorgos Tsangarakis was arrested following an investigation into forgery and antiquities trafficking. In his warehouse in Elliniko, authorities found over 300 forged paintings and more than €200,000 in cash. The investigation began after a post by Tsangarakis on social media, where he presented a 1745 Gospel for sale. Tsangarakis Gallery claims that the paintings are the owner's personal collection and a legacy from his parents, while the Gospel was handed over to the authorities for authenticity checks.