A UK man charged for using scam money to buy an L.S. Lowry sketch after defrauding victims of fake holidays.

A man in the UK has been charged after spending £31,500—money obtained from a holiday scam—on a sketch by artist L.S. Lowry. Authorities say the fraud involved deceiving victims into paying for non-existent vacations, with the stolen funds used to purchase the artwork. The case highlights the growing use of scam proceeds for luxury purchases.