Jan Kraus Sues Trading Platform for Unauthorized Use of Likeness
Prague, Czech Republic – Actor and comedian Jan Kraus has initiated legal proceedings against Ohniskotradevo.com, a trading platform, for falsely claiming his endorsement. Teh company utilized Kraus’s image and name in promotional materials without his consent, leading him to file a lawsuit seeking damages and a cessation of the deceptive marketing practices.
The case highlights a growing concern regarding the misuse of public figures’ identities to lend false credibility to potentially fraudulent financial schemes. Ohniskotradevo.com aggressively markets itself to Czech citizens with promises of easy profits and a user-friendly platform, while simultaneously creating a sense of exclusivity and urgency. The unauthorized use of Kraus’s likeness is a key indicator of the platform’s questionable tactics, raising alarms among consumer protection advocates and legal experts.
According to a report published by Parlamentní listy, Ohniskotradevo.com prominently featured fabricated endorsements from Kraus on its website and in promotional materials. The platform boasts an “intuitive” interface, accessibility from any device, and “complete data protection,” but lacks verifiable evidence to support these claims. It also limits registration to Czech citizens and artificially restricts the number of available places, employing tactics designed to pressure potential investors.
Kraus’s legal team argues that the platform’s actions constitute a clear violation of his personal rights and a purposeful attempt to mislead the public. The lawsuit seeks not only financial compensation for the unauthorized use of his image but also a court order preventing Ohniskotradevo.com from continuing to exploit his reputation.
The case is ongoing,and authorities have been alerted to the platform’s potentially deceptive practices. Consumers are advised to exercise extreme caution and thoroughly research any investment opportunities before committing funds, particularly those promoted with unsubstantiated claims and celebrity endorsements.