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High-risk payment processors

December 4, 2022

Updated Review For High-Risk Payment Processor PayOp!

PayOp is a high-risk payment processor operated through Transferop Payment Gateway Ltd, a money service business registered with FINTRAC Canada, and Fintech Decision Pte. Ltd, registered with MAS in Singapore. We last discovered PayOp as a payment processor in the Binarium broker scam (report here). According to the latest Similarweb statistics, PayOp receives the most traffic from websites in high-risk industries. Here is our updated review!

High-risk payment processors

October 20, 2022

Introducing The Ukrainian Payment Processor PayOp!

PayOp is a Ukrainian high-risk payment processor operated through legal entities in Canada and Singapore. Transferop Payment Gateway Ltd is a money service business registered with FINTRAC Canada and Fintech Decision Pte. Ltd, registered with MAS. We last discovered PayOp as a payment processor in the Binarium broker scam (report here). According to the latest Similarweb statistics, PayOp receives the most traffic from gambling sites.

Paxum Bank: The Offshore Bank for the Porn Industry!

Paxum Bank, an offshore financial institution based in Dominica, has found itself at the center of controversy due to its connections with high-risk industries and recent revelations about its relationship with the embattled Tate brothers. Specializing in serving the adult entertainment sector, the bank has become a key player in providing financial services to businesses often shunned by traditional banks. However, this niche focus has also drawn scrutiny from regulators and investigators.

Tate Brothers Case: The Misogynist Influencers Used Offshore Accounts to Launder Proceeds from Sexual Exploitation!

New evidence suggests that the influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate used offshore accounts, including Paxum Bank, to conceal profits from their controversial webcam business. The Tates are facing serious charges, including human trafficking and money laundering. This case highlights the need for robust AML/KYC practices, particularly for payment processors in high-risk sectors like adult entertainment.

UK FCA Charges First Individual for Operating Illegal Crypto ATM Network for Money Laundering!

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged London-based Olumide Osunkoya with running an illegal crypto ATM network, marking the first case of its kind in the UK. As crypto ATMs are increasingly used for money laundering, the FCA's crackdown on unregistered operators underscores the need for strict regulatory compliance. The ATM scheme allegedly processed £2.6 million in crypto transactions.

Public-Listed Crypto Exchange Coinbase Has to Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over SEC Risks!

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase must face a shareholder lawsuit accusing it of downplaying regulatory risks, specifically the chances of being sued by the SEC. While a U.S. judge dismissed parts of the case, the key allegation of misrepresenting regulatory risks will proceed. This case underscores the importance of transparency in the crypto sector, where regulatory uncertainties continue to loom large, particularly in the U.S.

U.S. Regulator SEC Charges Seven Public Companies for Violating Whistleblower Protection Rules!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged seven public U.S. companies with using agreements that restricted employees from reporting securities law violations, resulting in over $3 million in penalties. The SEC takes strict action against organizations and individuals who seek to contractually restrict whistleblowers' rights. The regulator needs insiders to disclose financial wrongdoing and compliance violations.