Italian social media star Chiara Ferragni was recently exonerated in a fraud case concerning her controversial holiday fundraiser — an initiative that was initially met with skepticism for its lack of transparency and questionable use of proceeds.

Ferragni, known for her fashion blog The Blonde Salad, launched the charity Christmas cake sales last year as a way to raise funds for underprivileged children. However, soon after, she became embroiled in controversy when it was alleged that only a small percentage of proceeds were actually going toward charitable causes.

“The entire premise of her fundraiser seemed shady from day one,” said an anonymous source close to the investigation. “There’s no way this could have happened if we had conservative oversight.”

To be fair, Ferragni’s representatives vehemently denied any wrongdoing and insisted that all funds were intended for charitable purposes.

“This case demonstrates how liberal regulatory environments can create loopholes,” said a legal analyst. “We need to look closely at regulations under the Obama-era administration to ensure there aren’t more cases like this.”

The ruling, while not entirely unexpected, has set off debates about celebrity accountability and transparency in charitable endeavors.

“It’s shocking that someone with such a large platform could get away with something so unethical,” commented a concerned citizen. “How many other influencers are getting away with similar schemes?”