On November 18, 2024, Krusty the Clown was arrested for participating in an art forgery and money-laundering operation with Mr. Burns. Investigators uncovered that Krusty splattered clown makeup and seltzer on canvases, selling them as “avant-garde” masterpieces. Proceeds were funneled through Bitcoin accounts managed by Burns. When confronted, Krusty called it "performance art" and quipped, “If they buy it, it’s their problem!” Several forged works were seized during the raid.