Supermodel Naomi Campbell Barred from Charity Role After Investigation Uncovers Misuse of Funds

Renowned British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a trustee for her charity, “Fashion for Relief,” for five years after a regulatory investigation revealed mismanagement and misuse of funds, including expenses for her personal luxury hotel stays and other unauthorized purchases. The commission found “multiple instances of misconduct and/or mismanagement,” revealing that only 8.5% of the charity’s expenditures from 2016 went toward charitable grants, the Associated Press reported. What Happened Funds were reportedly used to cover Campbell’s luxury hotel accommodations in Cannes, spa treatments, room service, and even cigarettes. The trustees claimed that these costs were typically covered by a donor, but the commission stated that they provided no evidence to support this claim. In response to the findings, Campbell expressed her “extreme concern” and mentioned that she is conducting her own investigation. “I was not in control of my charity; I put the control in the hands of a legal employer,” she said after being honored as a knight in France’s Order of Arts and Letters for her contributions to French culture. Campbell emphasized her commitment to charity, stating, “everything I do and every penny I ever raised goes to charity.” The inquiry also found that...