The Judicial Police detained an art counterfeit and seized 30 paintings and sketches presented as renowned painters. Complaints from 3 injured, but authorities believe they are many more.
Paula Rego, Manuel Cargaleiro, Malangatana, among other renowned plastic artists. The works were false, but the 56-year-old man, who was passing a doctor to give potential customers credibility, sold them as if they were original.
and seized 30 paintings and sketches in a studio in Lisbon.
The investigation of the so -called Fresca Tinta Operation began about a month ago and was triggered by the complaint of three injured. The values rise to 60 thousand euros. The suspect incurs two crimes: forgery and sale of the works.
The PJ hopes that with this apprehension, there will be more injured to manifest themselves. The detainee to a judicial interrogation, freed up with a security of five thousand euros and the obligation to present himself every week to the authorities.
