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Anthony J. Tremayne Pleads Guilty to Decade-Long Fake Memorabilia Scheme

The former West Covina resident admitted to forging autographs and authenticity certificates, defrauding buyers of up to $550,000, and now faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

A photograph of Kobe Bryant provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office featuring the forged signature of the basketball icon.
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Kim Kardashian at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar After Party on March 3, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Overview

  • Anthony J. Tremayne, 58, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud for selling fake sports and celebrity memorabilia from 2010 to 2019.
  • The scheme involved forged signatures of athletes, musicians, and actors, accompanied by counterfeit certificates of authenticity.
  • An undercover FBI agent's purchase of fake Kardashian-signed memorabilia in 2019 was pivotal in exposing the fraud.
  • Tremayne, now residing in Rosarito, Mexico, allegedly moved to avoid paying $1.4 million in U.S. taxes.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for August 11, 2025, where Tremayne faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.