Dutch man opens 46 fraudulent ABN AMRO accounts using deepfake and forged identity documents

Summary

A Dutch man is accused of using deepfake technology and forged identity documents to open at least 46 fraudulent bank accounts with ABN AMRO. He allegedly manipulated passport and identity card photos using AI tools to bypass the bank’s online verification system, which requires a selfie and uploaded identity document. The fraud was uncovered when a passport with a woman’s photo was paired with a selfie of a man. Prosecutors claim the suspect obtained personal data from social media and fake rental ads, and police found multiple stolen documents on his phone. The man claims he was recruited via a TikTok ad for remote work and that another person accessed his computer, but prosecutors argue he knowingly participated in the fraud. He faces charges including fraud and forgery, with prosecutors seeking a 30-month prison sentence and €6,240 in compensation to ABN AMRO.