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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete January 14, 2026 at 06:12 PM
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni was acquitted of aggravated fraud in Milan, Italy, ending a scandal that began in 2022 with the sale of a designer Christmas cake. Ferragni was accused of misleading consumers into believing that purchases of the cake and Easter eggs would benefit a children's hospital and a charity. The court found her and two other defendants not guilty after a fast-track trial. The "pandorogate" scandal involved a special edition cake where the producer had already made a donation before sales began, leading to a fine for Ferragni and a formal investigation. While acquitted of fraud, Ferragni still faced consequences, including financial settlements and damage to her brand.

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Italy 30% Codacons 35% Turin 40% Fabio Damato 40% Milan 50% Balocco 60% Chiara Ferragni ×1195%

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