An Egyptian blogger has turned herself in to police after allegedly raising millions of pounds in donations by falsely claiming she was undergoing cancer treatment, authorities said.

According to local media reports, Donia Fouad is accused of collecting up to 4 million Egyptian pounds through online appeals before surrendering following an investigation. Police had earlier detained her husband for questioning over the fundraising campaign.

In a post on her official Facebook page, Fouad admitted fabricating the illness, saying she sought attention and acknowledged wrongdoing.

“I am mentally ill and need treatment. Please help me.…