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After a three-year legal battle, Meta has issued an apology to Al Mana, recognizing that the unauthorized ads inflicted reputational damage and distress upon the Qatari billionaire.
In response to a prolonged legal battle, Meta, the American social media conglomerate, has issued a public apology to Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, pledging to implement enhanced protective measures on its platform. The apology was prompted by the unauthorized use of Al Mana’s image in cryptocurrency scam advertisements on Facebook.
Wissam Al Mana Wins Against Meta
Prominent Middle East businessman Wissam Al Mana, known for his association with celebrity Janet Jackson, became the unwitting face of deceptive cryptocurrency promotions in 2019. These unauthorized ads targeted users in the Middle East, enticing them to invest in questionable crypto ventures. Following a protracted three-year legal battle in Dublin courts, Al Mana sought restitution for the reputational damage, distress, and embarrassment caused by these unauthorized advertisements.
Who knew billionaires had feelings too? Meta learns the hard way that messing with a Qatari billionaire's crypto investments calls for some serious apologies and maybe a few fancy gifts.
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Meta publicly acknowledged and condemned the spread of “false, misleading, and defamatory advertisements” on its platform by malicious third parties who used Al Mana’s image without consent. In a statement, the company expressed deep regret for the incident, acknowledging the reputational harm, distress, and embarrassment caused to Mr. Al Mana. Meta issued a sincere and unreserved apology to address the impact on Al Mana.
Despite Meta’s commitment to robust measures, the persistence of scammers using false identities in deceptive crypto ads underscores the ongoing challenges faced by social media platforms in curbing fraudulent activities. The lack of responsiveness from individuals associated with the Al Mana ads raises questions about the legitimacy of such schemes.
This legal battle highlights the broader issue of the unauthorized use of prominent personalities in crypto scams, necessitating continuous efforts to enhance ad scrutiny and regulatory measures on digital platforms.
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