Naomi Campbell Appeals Charity Ban, Alleges Fraud by Fellow Trustee

The supermodel claims she was deceived by a co-trustee and unaware of financial mismanagement at her charity, Fashion for Relief.

Naomi Campbell was disqualified from being a charity trustee for five years following an investigation into financial mismanagement at her charity, Fashion for Relief.
The Charity Commission found charity funds were misused for luxury expenses, including hotel stays, spa treatments, and cigarettes, with limited funds reaching intended causes.
Campbell alleges she was the victim of a 'concerted deception' involving fraud and forgery by fellow trustee Bianka Hellmich, who allegedly impersonated her using a fake email account.
Hellmich, disqualified for nine years, is accused of personally receiving over £500,000 from the charity's funds; she denies the allegations and has not appealed her disqualification.
Campbell's appeal argues she was unaware of the misconduct due to deception and was unfairly disqualified without full access to the evidence used against her.