Fashion Influencer Chiara Ferragni Apologizes and Donates 1 Million Amid Misleading Charity Claims
Fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni has apologized to her 30 million Instagram followers for misleading them with a charity claim related to a limited-edition Christmas cake. She was fined over a million euros by Italy's competition watchdog for the misleading claim. Ferragni has pledged to donate an additional million euros to a children's hospital and plans to appeal the fine. The cake maker involved in the controversy was also fined. Consumers believed their purchase would contribute to a children's hospital, but the investigation found that the sales had no effect on charity donations.