Investment club under scrutiny

The M6 magazine Arnaques ! focused its October 30 edition on an investment club linked to Hakim Benotmane, an entrepreneur known for creating the Nabab Kebab brand. Members of the club reportedly lost their savings, according to the program.

Website blacklisted by financial regulator

The website Hakisition has been added to the blacklist of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) since September 28, 2026. This is a significant warning for individuals approached with investment offers.

Unauthorized financial services offered

The AMF's records list the domain www.hakisition.co among "other unauthorized actors," with a registration date of September 28, 2026. The regulator states that this site offers financial services or products without the necessary authorization.

Hakisition's self-description and risks

Hakisition describes itself on its website as a business club offering a network of entrepreneurs, training, meetings, and access to investment opportunities. Before making any payment, individuals should verify the exact nature of the service, the identity of the intermediary, and the necessary authorizations.

AMF's three checks for investors

The AMF advises individuals to perform three checks before entrusting money to an investment opportunity. The first is to search for the exact name of the company and its Internet address in the AMF's alerts and blacklists, which are regularly updated.

Verifying professional authorization

The second check involves verifying the professional's authorization. The AMF directs savers to the Regafi register for investment service providers and to Orias for financial investment advisors. It is important to verify the company name and contact information, not just the commercial name.

Understanding investment terms

The third check is to understand the exit conditions, fees, risk of loss, and the identity of the entity receiving the funds before signing any agreement. The media reputation of a leader or access to a private circle do not replace contractual documents or regulatory checks.

Steps for suspected victims

People who believe they have been victims of fraud should keep contracts, emails, payment receipts, and exchanges with their counterparts. The AMF recommends collecting documents and filing a complaint quickly when fraud is suspected. A report can also be submitted to the regulator.

Separate investigation on wine investments

The October 30 Arnaques ! program also included a separate investigation on a wine investment and alleged losses. The figures of victims and damages cited for this other case should not be attributed to the Hakisition case.