Chiara Ferragni has been embroiled in a scandal in which she is accused of misleading people about a charity that was to be made from the sale of pandoro sweets last year.
The influencer, after thousands of criticisms on social networks and a fine of 1.075 million euros by the AGCM (Competition and Market Guarantee Authority), reacted in tears in a video published on Instagram:
"I have always been convinced that those who have more luck also have the moral responsibility to do (deeds) good", she said, continuing that these are the values ??that have represented her and her family and the same the value will be passed on to the children.
"We also teach children that mistakes can be made and when they do, we should acknowledge it, even if possible, correct the mistake made and learn from it. This is what I want to do now. I apologize! I will donate 1 million euros to Regina Margherita to support her in taking care of the children", said Chiara.
She continued: "I am doing this publicly, as I realized that I had made a mistake in communication", emphasizing that although the intention was good, there was still not enough control over communication and causing misunderstandings.
Chiara announced that he will "oppose the provision of the AGCM, because he considers it unfair". She added that her mistake lies in connecting a commercial activity with a charity activity and said that in the coming days she will talk to Regina Margherita, to understand how the hospital can use the donated amount. Chiara stated that she will update the public and indicated that she will replace her mistake with something constructive and positive.
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On Friday, companies controlled by Chiara Ferragni were fined a whopping 1.075 million euros, because they lied to consumers about buying pandora. Also, the company "Balocco" was fined, with which Chiara collaborated to launch Balocco's pandora, which cost a full 9 euros. Buyers were deceived into thinking that the purchase of pandora would serve for charity in a hospital in Turin.
Balocco has donated only an amount of 50,000 euros to the hospital, thus making only one transaction. This happened a few months before he started the campaign with Chiara, which means that the sale of the dessert never went to the hospital fund.
