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Fake Banksy art work court battle

Benedict Moore-Bridger
19.06.09

Three people have appeared in court accused of selling fake Banksy prints and punk designer clothing.

The trio allegedly made and sold bogus art as well as what they claimed was clothing designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren.

Grant Howard, 43, of Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, south London, and Lee Parker, 44, of Caroline Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, appeared at City of London Magistrates' Court yesterday charged with conspiracy to defraud.

Vesna Grandes-Howard, 32, of Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, appeared at the same court charged with money laundering.

They are all also accused of possessing articles for use in fraud.

Howard was remanded in custody and Parker and Grandes-Howard were remanded on bail.

The trio will appear at Southwark Crown Court on August 18.


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