Counterfeit Crime Wave Surges Across Canada, UK

David Henty, a renowned art forger in the UK, has gained notoriety for creating high-quality replicas of famous artworks, including pieces by Van Gogh, Caravaggio, and LS Lowry. Operating from his home near Brighton, Henty claims to have painted around 1,000 Lowry replicas and is currently working on a Modigliani piece that could be valued at £25,000. In a related law enforcement development, Dorset Police arrested a man for possessing tens of thousands of pounds worth of suspected counterfeit goods during a search of a property in Dorchester. Additionally, York Regional Police in Canada have issued warnings about counterfeit currency being used on buy-and-sell sites, with multiple incidents reported involving fake $100 Canadian bills. There are also concerns about online platforms offering counterfeit currency, which poses risks to unsuspecting buyers. These developments highlight the ongoing issues surrounding art forgery and counterfeit goods, with law enforcement agencies actively addressing these crimes.