A California man admits selling fakes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and faces up to 20 years in prison Sports souvenirs Federal prosecutors said Monday that in nearly a decade.
Anthony J. Tremayne, 58, agreed to a plea agreement that ruled that “sold memorabilia of famous athletes, musicians, actors and other celebrities are allegedly signed by famous athletes, musicians, actors and other celebrities from around December 2019.” California said in the press release.
Forged Master souvenirs are also reportedly sold by Tremayne. (Katie Goodale-Imagn image)
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Prosecutors said Tremayne provided the items he said contained real signatures and often included in the form of “Certificate of Authenticity” although both were found to be false.
He admitted to selling fake souvenirs up to $550,000.
Tremayne’s plan to be sold in November 2019 “Come with the Kardashians” Photographed with a signature forged by an undercover FBI agent for $200.
Part of the plan is also a signed “Come on the Kardashians’ Photos” photo. (Jon Koparov)
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ESPN Report Other forged items include souvenirs signed by members of the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and other NBA teams. There are multiple signature replicas of the Stanley Cup, signature boxing gloves, and fraudulent master jackets and flags reported.
It is reported that there are multiple signature copies of the Stanley cups that are other items for sale. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Movie souvenirs with forged signatures are also part of the program.
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Tremayne, who currently lives in Mexico, initially faced multiple charges, including 13 counts of wire fraud, but pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud as part of a plea agreement. His verdict is scheduled to be held on August 11. He faces 20 years in prison.
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