EXCLUSIVEJay Slater's family slam TikTok sleuth who pulled out of the search after claiming he had received no funds
- Callum Fahim says he hasn't been given any money from the GoFundMe page
Missing Jay Slater's family have slammed a TikTok sleuth who pulled out of helping in the search after he claimed he had received no funds and paid for his trip himself.
The bitter war of words between Callum Fahim and Jay's family and friends erupted after the NHS worker said he was leaving Tenerife after two weeks of searching because of 'death threats'.
On Thursday night he posted a TikTok live of himself from Tenerife airport saying he was 'heading home' to see his family and have some 'fried chicken' and he appeared to have a cold as he sniffed constantly.
The row started on Wednesday night when Debbie Duncan, 55, posted an update on the GoFundMe page set up for Jay who has been missing since June 17 in mountains above the village of Masca.
In the statement Debbie thanked Callum and TikTok climber Paul Arnott, 29, for their help and said they would be supporting both of them – specifically paying for 'Callum's accommodation and essentials'.
Missing Jay Slater's family have slammed a TikTok sleuth who pulled out of helping in the search after he claimed he had received no funds and paid for his trip himself
Jay who has been missing since June 17 in the mountains above the village of Masca
The bitter war of words between Callum Fahim (pictured) and Jay's family and friends erupted after the NHS worker said he was leaving Tenerife after two weeks of searching because of 'death threats'
In a lengthy rant on TikTok, Callum said he had received no money from the GoFundMe Page and added that he had 'paid for his own bus tickets' to go to the search site
However in a lengthy rant on TikTok Callum said he had received no money from the GoFundMe Page and added that he had 'paid for his own bus tickets' to go to the search site at Masca each day.
He added: 'I can confirm that non (sic) of my essentials and non (sic) of my group's essentials have been paid. However she did contribute towards a hotel and flight.'
Callum's name was later removed from the statement on the GoFundMe page and a statement was posted on Facebook by Debbie's friend addressing the row and showing a £740 bank transfer to Callum.
The statement read: 'Hi sorry again people but this is just not how this should be but I need to put this out there.
'We have someone claiming to not have had any support from Debbie and are now talking about the family at a time like this making all the speculations worse on social media.
'It's not fair why are people adding more stress to this devastating situation no one knows how bad this affecting everyone it's cruel.
A GoFundMe page set up since Jay vanished on June 17 has raised nearly £50,000
Jay's mother posted her latest update earlier this week in which she said the funds were being used to support the volunteers working hard in the mountains to find Jay
Jay Slater pictured with his mother Debbie Duncan
The row started on Wednesday night when Debbie Duncan, 55, posted an update on the GoFundMe page set up for Jay
'I just wanna share this now because it's not true and it's not fair
'Go Fund wasn't paid it was paid through Debbie herself but he agreed for this to be added the go fund to show people who have kindly donated where and what the funds was being used on.
'So this is just the evidence on that £740 was sent directly to them accommodation is essential and is classed as that.. we asked also and thanked them and we still thank you for all your help.
'Please share and to the people who are being so kind we don't have a update the investigation is still on going.'