In Finland, a 32-year-old woman known as a 'series beautifier' has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for multiple frauds and a theft case, totaling 36 counts of fraud and one theft. The court found that she had obtained her beauty industry title by engaging with beauty-related businesses while failing to pay her bills, resulting in numerous incidents of fraud. In a prior case from 2023, she received a one-year conditional sentence for 91 criminal offenses but breached probation terms leading to the latest conviction.

The court also noted that while on probation, she committed additional offenses, which disqualified her from receiving a conditional sentence this time. Instead, the judge determined that her history of dishonesty warranted a firmer sentence due to a lack of accountability and continuing deceitful behavior. The case revealed that she had sold items online without intending to deliver them, earning approximately €3,400 from fraudulent transactions.

As a result of her actions, the court has ordered her to compensate the victims of her frauds. Furthermore, the woman has expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict, indicating that she may file an appeal, suggesting the legal proceedings may continue in higher courts. This case highlights issues surrounding fraud within the beauty industry and the challenges of enforcing accountability for such deceptive practices in Finland.