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Selena Gomez sued for fraud by investors in mental-health startup

Investors are suing pop star Selena Gomez and other founders of her mental-health startup, Wondermind Global Inc., for alleged fraud. The lawsuit claims Gomez failed to use her celebrity status and social media reach to promote the company as promised, leading to its collapse. Investors allege that Wondermind misrepresented its prospects, never developed promised products like a mobile app, and concealed financial issues, prompting them to seek the return of their investments. AI

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Selena Gomez sued for fraud by investors in mental-health startup

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sabrina Willmer, David Voreacos, Bloomberg ·

    Selena Gomez accused of fraud by mental-health startup investors

    Five investors accuse Gomez and Wondermind co-founders of concealing the startup's financial distress for three years before its 2025 collapse