In this case, once the bogus goods made their way on consignment to reputable auction houses or to other art experts, the sham was revealed.

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Low Value Consignment Relief, which allowed companies based in the Channel Islands to send low value goods to the UK without paying VAT, was abolished in April 2012.

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