Greece introduces new law specialized in art crime—fines of over 50 million yen for forgeries and art destruction
Yahoo!ニュース
Greece has introduced a new law to combat art crime, establishing strict penalties for forgeries and creating an independent body for expert authentication.Summary
Greece has implemented a comprehensive new law designed to protect cultural property from forgery and vandalism. The legislation introduces severe criminal penalties, including prison sentences of up to 10 years and fines of up to 300,000 euros (approximately 55.8 million yen) for the most egregious offenses. Furthermore, the law establishes an independent registration body under the Ministry of Culture to verify the authenticity of artworks. By collaborating with experts across academic, business, and legal sectors, Greece aims to enhance transparency in the art market and curb the circulation of illicit works, following recent high-profile cases of international forgery rings and localized art destruction.
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