Coconut Grove art dealer charged in alleged Andy Warhol forgery scheme, feds say
According to federal officials, the indictment alleges that Leslie Roberts misrepresented the forged works as authentic Andy Warhol originals.
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According to federal officials, the indictment alleges that Leslie Roberts misrepresented the forged works as authentic Andy Warhol originals.
Leslie Roberts, 62, of Miami, faces charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering.
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