Consumer Affairs Victoria has requested more information from cancer charlatan Belle Gibson as its investigation into allegations of fundraising fraud at her wellness empire intensifies.

The consumer watchdog began investigating Ms Gibson in March after it was revealed she faked cancer to market her The Whole Pantry business.

It is also looking into claims that several charities had not received thousands of dollars in promised donations via the sale of her award-winning health and wellness app.

Six months on and CAV has reassured her abundance of followers seeking justice that investigations are “ongoing”.

Initial investigations were hindered when the self-proclaimed wellness blogger failed to comply with a statutory notice to answer 27 questions and provide documents and information, including copies of any charitable receipts.

The move forced CAV to take Ms Gibson to Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, where she was given until July 9 to comply.

CAV withdrew the notice after receiving the documents on that day.

0 a CAV spokesman told the Herald Sun.

“While the investigation is ongoing, Consumer Affairs Victoria is unable to comment further.”

Ms Gibson, 24, fooled her more than 200,000 online followers with claims she was beating a malignant brain tumour and other illnesses through nutrition and holistic medicine.

In sensational media interviews, she admitted she never had cancer and blamed a “troubled” childhood for her problems sorting fact from fiction.

CAV could not say how long its investigation would take — or pre-empt any charges.

Under consumer law and Victoria’s Fundraising Act, a person or business can face fines of more than $28,000 and 12 months’ jail if he or she makes “misleading or deceptive” statements in trade or commerce.

This article was originally sourced from the Herald Sun and was written by Rebekah Cavanah.