OL Lyonnes captain targeted by AI deepfake video falsely promoting investment scheme to Martinique community

Summary

On April 20, 2026, Wendie Renard, the 35-year-old captain of OL Lyonnes and France women's national team, publicly denounced an AI-generated deepfake video circulating on social media that used her likeness and voice to falsely promote an AI-based investment project. The video was specifically targeted at her home island of Martinique and used the fabricated logo of Radio Caraïbes International (RCI) to appear credible. Renard posted warnings on her X, Instagram, and Facebook accounts, stating the video was created without her authorisation and did not reflect her views or values. Her lawyer filed a formal complaint on April 21, 2026 for identity theft. 'It's a complete scam,' Renard said.