Jewelry made in the Philipines to resemble jewelry made by American Indian jewelers/ artists and sold by two companies have supplied dealers, such as Nael Ali. Mr. Ali pleaded guilty to the charge of misrepresentation. First time violators can face fines of up to $250,000 and 5 years in jail. Sentencing will take place on March 27, 2018.
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How Investigators Used Invisible Ink to Unmask the Largest-Ever Native American Art Fraud Conspiracy