"A new law, approved in January, will see the establishment of a special department within Greece's Ministry of Culture to tackle offenses ranging from fake artworks to antiquities trafficking."
"Convicted offenders will be slapped with much harsher penalties, including fines of up to $350,000 for the worst offenses and prison sentences ranging from six months to up to 10 years."
"Previously, penalties for art forgery were reserved for cases where a financial transaction had taken place. Now, they will apply to all acts associated with art fraud."
Greece has introduced a new law to combat art crime, establishing a dedicated unit within the Ministry of Culture. Offenders will face fines up to €300,000 and prison sentences ranging from six months to ten years. The law addresses various offenses, including forgery and antiquities trafficking, which were previously managed under general criminal provisions. Recent incidents, such as the bust of an art forgery ring in Thessaloniki, highlight the urgency of this legislation. The new penalties apply to all acts of art fraud, enhancing enforcement against these crimes.
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