The Belle Gibson Scandal: Unmasking Instagram's Infamous Wellness Hoax
April 26, 2024
Belle Gibson, an Australian social influencer known as 'Sabontu', is featured in a new ITV documentary titled 'Instagram's Worst Con Artist'.
Gibson falsely claimed to have cured her terminal cancer through diet and wellness, misleading millions and potentially endangering cancer patients.
She was fined £240,000 for her fraudulent claims and had her home raided by the Sheriff's Office of Victoria.
Despite the controversy, Gibson has assimilated into the Ethiopian community in Melbourne.
The documentary exploring her story, 'Instagram's Worst Con Artist', will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm.
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The Mirror • Apr 25, 2024
Explosive moment Instagram scammer Belle Gibson's lies were exposed
Metro.co.uk • Apr 25, 2024
Who is Belle Gibson? Blogger dubbed 'Instagram’s worst con artist'
Manchester Evening News • Apr 25, 2024
Instagram's Worst Con Artist on ITV: Who was Belle Gibson and what did she do?