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. With Le Parisen and StudioFact by our side, we are confident this series will find its audience, especially those drawn to tales inspired by true events,” said Alexia Laroche-Joubert, President and CEO of Banijay France, and Frédéric Lussato, Screenline Productions.

Jacques Aragones and Roxane Rouas-Rafowicz, Directors and Founders of StudioFact Media group and Ivan Sadik, Managing Director of StudioFact Stories added: “The story of Aurélie B fits perfectly into StudioFact’s mission – to portray life in its shadows and its light. With the power of investigative journalism, we will bring this extraordinary case to life, crafting a drama that is as gripping as it is revealing.”

Screenline Productions launched in July 2023 and is behind Prime Video hit Culte, a fictional story inspired by a true event, the launch of Loft Story (Big Brother) in France, starring Anaïde Rozam, César Domboy, Sami Outalbali, Marie Colomb and Nicolas Briançon.

Recent productions from Banijay France companies include Shine Fiction’s Apple+ series Carême, international hit Marie Antoinette, Alain Goldman’s Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight from Montmartre Films for Netflix, and Montmartre, a co-production between Authentic Prod and TF1.