OK, sorry. Got you now!Yes I've read that, but it doesn't address whether people might rather their money be used for a fraud action than just a defamation one.
As it stands, I think PK's case IS only a defamation case. The fact that it mentions fraud is a MacGuffin. I don't know if fraud can be raised as a civil action - surely it's a criminal offence - but I'm sure there are lawyers on here who'll put me straight.