Leslie Howard Roberts

Florida art dealer Leslie Howard Roberts, 63, received three years and ten months in federal prison for selling fake Andy Warhol artworks.

“He exploited the trust that collectors place in art dealers and the authenticity of the works they purchase”

Fraud Scheme Details

Roberts falsely claimed he acquired artwork directly from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and provided fake invoices.

Co-conspirator Sentenced

Carlos Rodriguez Melendez, who posed as an auction company employee, received probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Previous Case

Another South Florida art dealer received two years and three months in federal prison for selling fake Warhols in 2023.