Banijay France Unveils Aurélie B Queen Of Fraud Scammer Drama ‘L’Arnaqueuse’ – Series Mania

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The story of an infamous alleged French swindler is getting the series treatment. Banijay France has revealed its banner Screenline Productions is teaming with StudioFact Stories, and newspaper Le Parisien, to jointly-develop a series about the case of French businesswoman Aurélie Bard, aka Aurélie B., under the working title of L’Arnaqueuse de Kiabi.

Based on the investigation and exclusive revelations from ‘Le Parisien’, the series will explore the story of the former treasurer of fashion brand Kiabi, who allegedly embezzled over €100 million.

An unassuming woman, she is accused of reportedly exploiting financial loopholes for over a decade to fuel an extravagant lifestyle.

After a meteoric rise, she was arrested by authorities in August 2024, but to date, she is presumed innocent, with the case ongoing. “The Aurélie B case is a fascinating story of alleged deception and fraud, driven by a complex, romantic character with a dark side.