What was the "pandorogate" scandal involving Chiara Ferragni?

The "pandorogate" scandal concerned accusations that Chiara Ferragni misled consumers about charitable donations from special edition cakes and Easter eggs.

Was Chiara Ferragni found guilty of fraud?

No, Chiara Ferragni was acquitted of aggravated fraud charges by a Milan court.

What are the new rules for Italian influencers after the Ferragni scandal?

New rules mandate greater transparency from Italian influencers regarding their fundraising initiatives.

Home / Crime and Justice / Ferragni Acquitted: "Pandorogate" Influencer Cleared of Fraud

Ferragni Acquitted: "Pandorogate" Influencer Cleared of Fraud

14 Jan

•

Summary

Chiara Ferragni was found not guilty of aggravated fraud charges in Milan.
The "pandorogate" scandal involved misleading consumers about charity donations.
The trial's outcome has led to stricter transparency rules for Italian influencers.

Ferragni Acquitted: "Pandorogate" Influencer Cleared of Fraud

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni has been acquitted of aggravated fraud charges by a Milan court. The "pandorogate" scandal involved special edition Christmas cakes and Easter eggs, where consumers were led to believe portions of the sales would benefit children's hospitals. Balocco, the cake producer, had made a prior donation, and Ferragni's companies profited significantly from the promotions.

Ferragni faced an initial €1m fine from Italy's competition authority in 2023 over the pandoro cake promotion. She later agreed to pay €1.2m to settle complaints regarding Ferragni-branded Easter eggs. Prosecutors had sought an 18-month prison sentence, but the judge dismissed the aggravated fraud claim, noting a consumer group withdrew its complaint.