basically Team McCann lied when they insisted weeks ago that the fund WOULD NOT be used for personal expenses and living costs
I am having to re post it as it seems the Pro McCanns could not produce an adequate answer, so they turned to reporting it.
2007-10-30 07:19:34 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Yes, it's a crime, and they should be prosecuted.
2007-10-30 07:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by Rick K 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The fund was never registered as a charity as, to be a charity it would have to be accountable and have far more limitations. Basically, the McCanns could not have paid their mortgage from a charity. So, I think that they led everyone to believe the "Search for Madeleine" had charity status, but the fund was quickly registered as a Limited Company giving the family power over the money and how it is spent.
2007-10-30 08:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ysanne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the purposes for which the charity was established, and the rules governing the corporation (most charities that are established are done under incorporations these days, with directors and people responsible for disbursement of funds).
If the charity was to "defray costs associated with...." some aspect of the case, then using the money for mortgage while taking a leave of absence from employment to defend yourself in Portugal would seem an appropriate use of the funds.
2007-10-30 07:25:02 · answer #3 · answered by jbtascam 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
What they are doing isn't illegal but certainly unethical. I doubt most people donated thinking they were paying their mortgage (especially all the children who donated). Now of course, I don't expect them to sell their house, but I do think they should use their own savings before using this fund. Somehow I doubt they have done that.
2007-10-30 07:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not a charity.
Madeleine’s fund is a non charitable not-for-profit company, which has been established to help find Madeleine McCann and to support her family and bring her abductors to justice. Any surplus funds will be used to help families and missing children in the United Kingdom, Portugal and elsewhere in similar circumstances. If there are surplus funds Madeleine’s Funds can be converted into a charity.
once again IT IS NOT A CHARITY
PS i am not a pro McCann i'm a Pro Madeleine
2007-10-30 07:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Didn't you ask this question yesterday?
Are you gonna ask that everyday until someone comes up with an answer that satisfy you or maybe you want the mcCanns to answer you in here?
2007-10-30 07:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It definitely is fraud; most likely a felony.
One more reason not to give to the so-called charities. Most of the money NEVER GOES to those who need it (witness the huricane Katrina fiasco).
2007-10-30 07:27:55 · answer #7 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is fraud, you need to report them to the state attorney general's office in the state that you live in.
2007-10-30 07:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by J P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read what the fund was set up for, especially this clause
1.1.3 To provide support, including financial assistance, to Madeleine’s family.
http://www.findmadeleine.com/fund/
Now what is your problem?
2007-10-30 23:57:28 · answer #9 · answered by Prince By Tor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its unfair as people have been tricked! is it a registered charity? f it is you could sue them but if not then your a fool for giving your money to them in the first place x
2007-10-30 07:22:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It was never set up as a charity, but as a business. It also states that it can be used for living expenses, but I am sure, you know this already.
2007-10-30 07:25:36 · answer #11 · answered by Chris 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋