met
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by met on Jul 3, 2009 20:55:35 GMT 1, STATEMENT FROM THE METROPOLITAN POLICE:
The Metropolitan Police Art and Antiques Unit is currently conducting an investigation into the sale of counterfeit "Banksy" screenprints. To date, three people have been charged with offences of fraud, possessing articles for use in fraud, and money laundering. The three people in question are Lee Parker, Grant Champkins-Howard, and [REMOVED]
DC Ian LAWSON would like to hear from anyone who has purchased "Banksy limited edition" prints (except if bought directly from Pictures On Walls) or "Banksy back door" prints in the past three years. This includes prints accompanied by provenance documentation. A few simple checks over the telephone or via e-mail would probably identify whether any print you have purchased may be a fake and, if necessary, arrangements can be made to have it checked at POW with no examination cost being incurred by the owner.
DC Lawson can be contacted via telephone number +44 (0)20 7230 2150 or via e-mail Ian.Lawson@met.police.uk
So as to not compromise the cases against the three people charged, please avoid discussing on this forum the specific details of direct or indirect purchases made from them.
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For the avoidance of doubt, all communications regarding the above investigation should be addressed to DC Lawson, and not made via POW or Pest Control.
STATEMENT FROM THE METROPOLITAN POLICE:
The Metropolitan Police Art and Antiques Unit is currently conducting an investigation into the sale of counterfeit "Banksy" screenprints. To date, three people have been charged with offences of fraud, possessing articles for use in fraud, and money laundering. The three people in question are Lee Parker, Grant Champkins-Howard, and [REMOVED]
DC Ian LAWSON would like to hear from anyone who has purchased "Banksy limited edition" prints (except if bought directly from Pictures On Walls) or "Banksy back door" prints in the past three years. This includes prints accompanied by provenance documentation. A few simple checks over the telephone or via e-mail would probably identify whether any print you have purchased may be a fake and, if necessary, arrangements can be made to have it checked at POW with no examination cost being incurred by the owner.
DC Lawson can be contacted via telephone number +44 (0)20 7230 2150 or via e-mail Ian.Lawson@met.police.uk
So as to not compromise the cases against the three people charged, please avoid discussing on this forum the specific details of direct or indirect purchases made from them.
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For the avoidance of doubt, all communications regarding the above investigation should be addressed to DC Lawson, and not made via POW or Pest Control.
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by Deleted on Jul 3, 2009 21:06:28 GMT 1, Silky / Moderators - I think it would be useful if someone could confirm the authenticity of this post and then sticky it.
Silky / Moderators - I think it would be useful if someone could confirm the authenticity of this post and then sticky it.
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Zippy
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by Zippy on Jul 3, 2009 21:14:54 GMT 1, I think we can work out who has posted this. It is a good friend and one of the most trusted people involved in this scene. He would not be making this up would he?
Good of you to post this info and as he says let's not discuss it / prejudice the case.
Agree it should be made a sticky at the top of the page.
I think we can work out who has posted this. It is a good friend and one of the most trusted people involved in this scene. He would not be making this up would he?
Good of you to post this info and as he says let's not discuss it / prejudice the case.
Agree it should be made a sticky at the top of the page.
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jam
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by jam on Jul 4, 2009 4:30:11 GMT 1, Sticky this thread Silky...
Sticky this thread Silky...
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by Filipino Box Spring Hog on Jul 4, 2009 5:07:42 GMT 1, Sticky this thread Silky...
I agree. Everyone should have easy access to this information.
Sticky this thread Silky... I agree. Everyone should have easy access to this information. |
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by Curley on Jul 4, 2009 8:33:57 GMT 1, bump
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by Daniel Silk on Jul 4, 2009 10:31:35 GMT 1, Silky / Moderators - I think it would be useful if someone could confirm the authenticity of this post and then sticky it.
Sorry, Only just caught up with this thread.
The account is not registered with an Police email address  so it could really be anyone.
A bit too many middle men in this investigation for my liking 
Silky / Moderators - I think it would be useful if someone could confirm the authenticity of this post and then sticky it. Sorry, Only just caught up with this thread. The account is not registered with an Police email address so it could really be anyone. A bit too many middle men in this investigation for my liking |
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by bullet on Jul 4, 2009 10:39:35 GMT 1, its all correct though, it is the same case that was announced in public 2 weeks ago.
its all correct though, it is the same case that was announced in public 2 weeks ago.
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Counterfeit Banksy prints investigation, by Daniel Silk on Jul 4, 2009 11:18:45 GMT 1, "So as to not compromise the cases against the three people charged, please avoid discussing on this forum the specific details of direct or indirect purchases made from them.
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For the avoidance of doubt, all communications regarding the above investigation should be addressed to DC Lawson, and not made via POW or Pest Control."
I have had a few people suggest it, and I also think its best for the sake of the investigation to now lock this thread.
"So as to not compromise the cases against the three people charged, please avoid discussing on this forum the specific details of direct or indirect purchases made from them.
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For the avoidance of doubt, all communications regarding the above investigation should be addressed to DC Lawson, and not made via POW or Pest Control."
I have had a few people suggest it, and I also think its best for the sake of the investigation to now lock this thread.
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so it could really be anyone. 
