慈善丑闻
类别:社会
知名慈善机构被曝善款多数用于高额薪资,监管机构已介入审查其财务账目。
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An investigation has raised troubling questions about where a well-known charity's money actually goes. 一项调查引发了令人不安的质疑:某知名慈善机构的钱到底花哪儿去了。
According to financial records, 财务记录显示,
only a small share of donations reached the causes it promised to support. 只有一小部分捐款真正用在了他们承诺资助的项目上。
Former staff say large sums were spent on high salaries and expenses. 有前员工透露,大笔资金都被拿去发高薪和报销各项开销了。
Donors who trusted the charity say they feel betrayed by the findings. 当初信任这家机构的捐赠人纷纷表示,看到调查结果感觉被背叛了。
The charity insists it has done nothing wrong and that its costs are reasonable. 但该慈善机构坚称自己没做错任何事,各项开支也合情合理。
Regulators have said they will examine the accounts closely. 监管部门表示,他们会仔细彻查相关账目。
Experts say the case could damage public trust in charities more widely. 专家认为,这起事件可能会在更大范围内打击公众对慈善机构的信任。
Campaigners are urging donors to check how their money will be used. 公益倡导人士呼吁大家,捐款前一定要先弄清楚自己的钱会被怎么用。
The charity has promised to be more open about its spending. 该慈善机构已承诺,今后在开销明细上会更加公开透明。
The regulator's findings are expected later this year. 监管部门的调查结果预计将于今年晚些时候公布。