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Gallery Owner Arrested for Selling Forged Paintings

Published March 20, 2026, 20:18
Gallery Owner Arrested for Selling Forged Paintings

Officials from the Greek FBI raided the warehouse of George Tsangarakis' gallery in Elliniko today. The gallery owner was arrested after the search, as forged paintings and a significant amount of money were found. The investigation began after a post by Tsangarakis on social media announcing the sale of a 1745 Gospel from Venice. The authenticity of the Gospel is also being investigated by the authorities. The investigation continues both in the gallery and in other storage spaces of the businessman, with the aim of determining the extent of the fraud and seizing any other forged works of art. The case has caused a sensation in the art world.