Introduction
Céline Dion is preparing a return to the stage with a concert series in Paris in 2025. A 2025 New Year’s Eve incident involved a Belgian male fan who says he awaited an alleged private jet on an airport tarmac. Scammers impersonating Céline Dion and using Carrefour stores for gift card purchases are reported to have targeted the fan, and Karla, the victim’s daughter, revealed the story on WinWin on Radio 2.
Timeline
The New Year’s Eve incident took place in 2025, when the victim says he awaited the alleged private jet on the airport tarmac. Céline Dion’s Paris concerts in 2025 are scheduled to begin on a Saturday. According to Karla’s account on WinWin, the fan had “suitcases packed”.
People and locations involved
People involved include Céline Dion, the Belgian male fan who is the victim, his daughter Karla, and scammers impersonating Céline Dion. Locations tied to the incident include the victim’s residence in Belgium, the airport tarmac where the pickup was alleged to occur, the United States as the alleged private jet destination, and Paris for the concert series.
Modus and public disclosure
The alleged modus operandi involved purchases of gift cards at Carrefour stores. Karla disclosed the account on WinWin on Flemish Radio 2 (VRT), and the case was reported by Le Parisien; the story has been compared to a fake Brad Pitt scam.
Conclusion
The central image from the reports is the Belgian male fan awaiting the alleged private jet on New Year’s Eve 2025. The family disclosure via Karla on WinWin (Radio 2) drew attention to the case and to the reported financial loss of at least 10,000 euros. The incident is presented against the backdrop of Céline Dion preparing a return to the stage with Paris concerts in 2025.
