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George Tsagarakis Arrested. Forged Paintings Found in His Gallery

Published March 20, 2026, 17:09
George Tsagarakis Arrested. Forged Paintings Found in His Gallery

George Tsagarakis, owner of a well-known gallery in Kolonaki, was arrested after a raid on the gallery's warehouse in Elliniko by officials from the Greek FBI. During the search, forged paintings and a significant amount of money were found. The arrest followed a post by Mr. Tsagarakis on social media, where he presented a Gospel from 1745, originating from Venice, which he was selling. The investigation began after the gallery owner's post, as the authenticity of the Gospel is being questioned. Authorities are investigating both the gallery and other storage spaces of the businessman to determine the extent of the fraud. The case has caused great upheaval in the art world. The investigation focuses on the authenticity of the artworks sold in the gallery and the origin of the money found in the warehouse. Authorities are investigating the possibility of other illegal activities having been committed. The case is ongoing and more details are expected to be revealed in the coming days.