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Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup

The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.

Source: TechCrunch · August 14, 2026 at 12:02 AM · AI-assisted report

Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
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KUALA LUMPUR, 14 AUGUST 2026 —

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Investors sue Selena Gomez over alleged fraud in mental health startup

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Investors have filed a lawsuit against singer and actress Selena Gomez and her mother, accusing them of securities fraud and breach of contract tied to their mental health startup, Wondermind. The plaintiffs claim they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company but allege Gomez failed to deliver on promised commitments, including marketing and building the app.

The lawsuit, reported by Forbes, alleges that Wondermind misrepresented its financial status and Gomez’s involvement while failing to inform investors of the company’s troubles. The plaintiffs state that investors only became aware of the issues after a September 2025 report by The Cut exposed the company’s collapse. The complaint reads: *“Gomez purported to sign a contract obligating her to perform and then ignored it. The partnerships did not exist. The initiatives never materialized.

The app was never built.”* Wondermind, launched in 2021 to provide daily mental health resources, has not responded to requests for comment. The investors are seeking to recover their investments and legal fees, alleging Gomez and the company misled them about the startup’s progress and financial health.

Details not yet available on Gomez’s legal representation or Wondermind’s current operations. The lawsuit adds to ongoing scrutiny of celebrity-led startups amid investor concerns over transparency and accountability in high-profile ventures.

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