A Paris court has sentenced Arab influencer Maeva Ghannam to a one-year suspended sentence and a fine of 150,000 euros for misleading practices and false advertising.
The ruling has sparked controversy in France over the responsibility of influencers on social media, with a broad debate emerging in legal and media circles about controls on advertising on digital platforms and the role of influencers in protecting consumers from marketing deceit.
The verdict came after her conviction on charges related to misleading commercial practices and false advertising.
Author's summary: Influencer Maeva Ghannam faces fine and suspended sentence. The case highlights the need for stricter controls on social media advertising and the importance of influencers' role in consumer protection.