On Friday, the Attijariwafa Bank group announced the circulation of misleading content online and on social media, featuring the image, voice, and name of the bank’s CEO without authorization.
The bank confirmed that this content aims to deceive the public with false promises of investment profits, warning about the risks of falling into fraud traps.
According to the group’s statement, the fake content takes the form of a video that mimics the style of reports from a national media outlet, directing viewers to a fake link claiming to represent an investment platform associated with the bank. This link promotes fictitious investment opportunities, accompanied by exaggerated promises of quick and guaranteed profits, in a clear attempt to lure victims into fraudulent activities.
The statement highlighted that the unauthorized use of the CEO’s image, along with the bank’s trademarks and other identifying elements, constitutes a serious violation of its identity and reputation. It noted that the perpetrators have relied on artificial intelligence techniques to alter visual and audio elements, making the video more convincing and perilous. In this context, the bank emphasized that these fraudulent practices have been increasing lately, exploiting technological advancements to harm both financial institutions and the public.
The group denied any involvement in this operation, affirming that it does not own any investment platform or initiative like the one promoted in the video. The statement stressed that the bank “does not offer any investment services outside the official and regulated framework,” reinforcing its commitment to transparency and compliance with banking laws. The bank also announced its intention to take all necessary legal actions to defend its image, the image of its CEO, and protect its intellectual and commercial rights before the relevant authorities.
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