Mod, true, nobody here knows for sure who knew what when, but don’t we need to be dan l’kaf z’chus and not accuse anybody (particularly talmidei chachomim) of wrongdoing based on speculation?
This question goes to gavra (“Can you prove this?”) and others as well.
Honestly, it doesn’t make too much of a difference to me whether the titular Roshei Yeshiva knew about it or not. The Kotler family approved.
I personally don’t see the development as “wrongdoing”, and neither should you. The requirement of being Dan L’Kaf Zechus applies to HaGaon Rav Aaron Kotler as well as his brother Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malikel. The Yeshiva needs to support itself, and this is one way of doing so. If this woman wants to avoid materialism, she can leave Lakewood, just like all those who left to avoid the overcrowding and traffic.
P.S. If it is true that the titular Roshei Yeshiva did not know about this, it goes to prove my point that they are not involved in running or taking care of the yeshiva. And yes, those running the Yeshiva are (if you hold of Lakewood) the Gedolim of our time, whether they hold the title “Rosh Yeshiva” or “CEO”.