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Fremantle Europe Exec Exits After Falling Victim To $1M Fake M&A Scam


Fremantle's Jaime Ondarza has exited after an M&A scam targeted him.

Last month, he was revealed to have been targeted by cyber criminals who posed as a senior Fremantle leader needing funds for a company acquisition in Asia. A Fremantle spokesperson acknowledged the cyber incident at the time and said the super-indie was “working with the relevant authorities to resolve this matter.” His Rome-based role saw him tasked with overseeing Fremantle’s production businesses in France, Israel, Italy, Portugal and Spain, with labels including Lux Vide and Abot Hameiri.

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