Reporting from London says 16-year-old Megan Bhari, of Kingston in south-west London, is accused of faking a brain tumour to raise money from members of the public and entertainment industry figures. According to the account, Bhari founded the “Believe in Magic” charity in 2011, when she was 16, together with her mother, Jean O’Brien, 72. The charity was reportedly set up to help children with severe illnesses. The reports say Bhari used the fundraising to benefit herself, with claims that the money—described as more than £400,000—was used for trips including Disney World, rather than for the children the charity targeted. The coverage also states that her mother was involved throughout the process, described as being “by her side” at every step. The reports focus on the alleged deception and the diversion of funds from their stated charitable purpose. The available information does not include details from a court outcome in the supplied excerpts.
Teen accused of faking brain tumour to raise funds for charity trips, report says
Reporting from London says 16-year-old Megan Bhari, of Kingston in south-west London, is accused of faking a brain tumour to raise money from members of the public and entertainment industry figures....
- Megan Bhari, from Kingston, south-west London, is reported to have been involved in a fundraising scheme connected to an alleged brain tumour.
- The “Believe in Magic” charity is said to have been founded in 2011 when Bhari was 16.
- Bhari’s mother, Jean O’Brien, 72, is described in the reporting as being closely involved with the charity’s activities.
- The reporting claims more than £400,000 was raised and was used for trips, including Disney World, rather than the stated charitable aim.
- The supplied accounts describe the scheme as involving pop stars and fans as sources of donations.
Megan Bhari, of Kingston, South West London, founded the Believe in Magic charity aged 16 in 2011 with her mother Jean O'Brien, 72, to help children suffering from severe illnesses.
2 months agoMegan Bhari, of Kingston, South West London, founded the Believe in Magic charity aged 16 in 2011 with her mother Jean O'Brien, 72, to help children suffering from severe illnesses.
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