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Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Prolific Counterfeit Art Scheme

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Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska have pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and misrepresentation of Native American produced goods and products. The defendants face a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and restitution of at least $1.9 million.

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Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Prolific Counterfeit Art Scheme

Media Coverage · April 28, 2026

Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and misrepresentation of Native American goods. They face up to 20 years in prison and $1.9 million in restitution. The guilty plea was made in a Brooklyn federal courthouse.

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  • Plea Agreement
  • Wire Fraud Conspiracy
  • Native American Produced Goods
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Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and misrepresentation of Native American produced goods and products. The proceeding was held before United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis. When sentenced, the defendants face a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment, as well as restitution of at least $1.9 million.

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Media Coverage April 28, 2026

Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Prolific Counterfeit Art Scheme

Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and misrepresentation of Native American goods. They face up to 20 years in prison and $1.9 million in restitution. The guilty plea was made in a Brooklyn federal courthouse.

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