The Independent
UK · 3 hrs ago
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Fraudster who tried to sell grandfather’s ancient statues to Sotheby’s foiled by fake invoices
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A fraudster attempted to sell what were presented as ancient statues through Sotheby's using forged documentation, but was caught when inconsistencies in the invoices were discovered. Prosecutors estimated the items would have been worth approximately £680,000 if authentic.
Fraudster who tried to sell grandfather’s ancient statues to Sotheby’s foiled by fake invoices
Prosecutors alleged that, if real, the items together would have been worth about £680,000 based on previous sales
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