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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Sarah Tan

Meghan Markle-Backed 'Cesta Collective' Accused of Paying Rwandan Women Pennies for £700 Bags

When Meghan Markle announced her investment in the luxury handbag brand Cesta Collective earlier this year, she praised its "ethical standards" and celebrated the opportunities it purportedly provided to women in Rwanda.

However, a detailed investigation reveals troubling allegations that the Rwandan artisans behind the high-end bags are paid shockingly low wages, while the company's founders enjoy affluent lifestyles.

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