An Australian social media influencer has been taken into custody following allegations that she poisoned her one-year-old daughter to fabricate a narrative of illness and hardship for financial gain. The Queensland mother was arrested near Brisbane on Thursday after a lengthy investigation concerning the welfare of the child. Police asserted that the woman, aged 34, chronicled her child’s supposed health crisis on social media while allegedly drugging the infant to portray her in “immense distress and pain” to attract followers and donations.
Australian Influencer Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Her Baby for Online Fame
Australian Influencer Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Her Baby for Online Fame
A Queensland woman faces serious charges after allegedly drugging her infant daughter to gain social media attention and financial support.
The accusations surfaced after medical professionals raised concerns when the baby was admitted to the hospital last October, suffering a serious medical episode. Authorities conducted a thorough investigation over several months, which culminated in the woman being charged with charges including torture, administering poison, creating child exploitation material, and fraud. Detectives revealed that between August and October, the suspect reportedly administered multiple prescription medications to the child without any medical consent.
Moreover, it was alleged that the mother went to great lengths to obtain unauthorized medications and conceal her actions, even utilizing leftover medication from another person in her residence. The investigation began on October 15, following the child’s alarming hospital visit showcasing signs of severe emotional and physical distress. Subsequent tests conducted later identified unauthorized substances in the child’s system.
In her attempts to capitalize on the fabricated narrative, the influencer purportedly raised A$60,000 (approximately £30,500 or $37,300) through GoFundMe, a platform that is currently working to reimburse donors. Although police investigated several individuals regarding the alleged maltreatment, authorities reported insufficient evidence to charge anyone else. The woman is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday as the investigation continues.
Moreover, it was alleged that the mother went to great lengths to obtain unauthorized medications and conceal her actions, even utilizing leftover medication from another person in her residence. The investigation began on October 15, following the child’s alarming hospital visit showcasing signs of severe emotional and physical distress. Subsequent tests conducted later identified unauthorized substances in the child’s system.
In her attempts to capitalize on the fabricated narrative, the influencer purportedly raised A$60,000 (approximately £30,500 or $37,300) through GoFundMe, a platform that is currently working to reimburse donors. Although police investigated several individuals regarding the alleged maltreatment, authorities reported insufficient evidence to charge anyone else. The woman is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday as the investigation continues.
