Private detective for woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann gains legal power to make her life decisions

Dr Fia Johansson said it was 'bad news for people who can't use her anymore'

Since then, Fia has announced on Instagram that she has been granted the legal powers to make life decisions for Julia whose parents have said she has rejected treatment, failed to take medication, and just wants to be popular. She can also act on her behalf.

Fia said she can now "legally and officially can decide Julia's living and her health and welfare" and called the development, "good news for Julia's fans and followers" and "bad news for people who can't use her anymore".

Julia’s appearance on Dr Phil came as is was revealed that police investigating Madeleine’s disappearance will be given another £300,000 to continue their inquires.

Reports have suggested Madeleine’s parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, are reportedly open to a DNA test, but they have never spoken about Julia’s case publicly.

Madeline was just four years old when she disappeared from her holiday apartment. No trace of her has ever been found and no one has been arrested. The prime suspect in the disappearance, convicted sex offender Christian Brueckner, has been charged in Germany with unrelated sexual offences. He is accused of five offences between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal. German prosecutors say the investigation into Maddie’s disappearance is ongoing separately.