Nevada court sentences dealer for falsely marketing art as Native American-made
The U.S. Indian Arts and Crafts Board reported that Jose Martinez pleaded guilty on 3 November 2026 to a felony under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. He had falsely represented paintings and other items as made by Native American artists or members of specific tribes. A federal judge sentenced him to 24 months of supervised probation and ordered him to pay $14,100 in restitution. Documentary photo of Jose Martinez, courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement.
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