A beauty influencer named Hanadi Diab based in Stuttgart has been fined 36,000 euros by the Baden-Württemberg Communications Authority (LFK) for repeatedly failing to properly label sponsored posts on Instagram. The fine, which totals 37,803.50 euros including fees and costs, is the highest ever imposed on an influencer by the LFK. Diab, who has over 760,000 followers on Instagram, disputed the allegations in a TikTok video, claiming she always marked collaborations. The LFK stated that the advertising indicators were too small and difficult to read due to font and color choices. The authority noted that Diab had previously been warned in 2020 and 2022 about compliance with advertising labeling requirements. The fine was determined based on repeated violations, her large audience reach, and the economic value of the collaborations.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal proceedings and penalties imposed by the LFK, focusing on regulatory enforcement rather than ideological stance. It reports facts about the violation, the fines, and the influencer’s response without overtly favoring either side. While the issue relates to regulation,




