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European fake art network involving Banksys, Warhols, Modiglianis uncovered in Italy

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Fake Warhols, Banksys and Picassos were the most commonly forged, authorities say.

The network could have done 200 million euros ( $212 million ) in economic damage by flooding the art market.

Eight people have been placed under investigation, including six in Spain , France and Belgium .

The seizures netted 2,100 fake works attributed to more than 30 famed artists.

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formal

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English

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