# The Arrest of an Art Forger

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Podcast: [History Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/history-daily-4410220)
Published: 2026-05-29T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8902663
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Duration seconds: 968

## Resource

May 29, 1945. Dutch authorities arrest art dealer Han Van Meegeren for selling priceless paintings to the Nazis, not knowing that his collection is actually made up of sophisticated forgeries. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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