Criminal deception to raise funds?
I expect one or two of the lawyers on PPRuNe have already given this some consideration.
Can't think of the actual wording now but I am sure there is an offence covering obtaining funds by deception?
On the other hand I expect all the sponsors, (especially the Royals), will want to be able to walk away, hope it dies quickly and spares them yet further embarrassment, so those financially involved may not want to press charges?