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September 19, 2023

Offshore Broker PocketOption Addresses The Russian Market With A Network Of Domains And Websites!

We downgraded Russian-controlled offshore broker PocketOption to our black compliance list a few weeks ago in light of its numerous regulatory warnings. In recent months, PocketOption a/k/a PO Trade a/k/a PO has also addressed the Russian market, which is actually blocked by Western sanctions, through a network of new domains and websites and acquired retail traders. Here is an update on PocketOption.

July 22, 2023

Downgrading: More Regulatory Warnings Against Offshore Broker PocketOption

We have warned several times in recent months about the offshore broker Pocket Option a/k/a PocketOption or PO Trade, which was previously on our Red Compliance list. One of our readers brought to our attention that there are warnings against PocketOption from regulators worldwide. The offshore broker scheme is on the warning lists from the U.S. over Brazil and Europe to Malaysia. We have therefore downgraded PocketOption and placed it on our black compliance list.

July 6, 2023

Updated Review On Red-Listed Offshore Broker Scheme PocketOption!

Most recently, the Belgian FSMA has placed the offshore broker scheme PocketOption a/k/a PO Trade on its blacklist. Over the past few years, several regulators have already warned against the unregulated broker. For a few weeks, PocketOption has been operated by Infiniti Trade LLC, a company registered in Costa Rica. Before that, it was Gembell Limited. We have added PocketOption to our Red Compliance list.

January 30, 2023

Warning Against Russian PocketOption and PO Trader Broker Schemes Disguised As Ice Cream Seller!

In December 2022, we brought our initial report on the offshore broker PocketOption, allegedly operated by the offshore entity Gembell Limited in the Marshall Islands. PocketOption is connected to PO Trade, operated by PO Trade Ltd. The Russian Evgenii Kalashnikov controls the schemes. According to the latest Similarweb statistics, PockeOption acquired almost 18% of its clients in the U.S. Deposits are possible with credit/debit cards, Jeton, Perfect Money, Webmoney, Advcash, or via crypto. Stay far away and protect your financial health.

January 16, 2023

Online Casino Mostbet: Russian Client Deposits Processed By Corefy et al!

In our systematic screenings of payment processors, we have recently discovered that the payment processor Corefy (formerly PayCore), operated by Ukrainians around Denys Kyrychenko, facilitates, among others, the online casino, sports betting, and gambling scheme Mostbet. It processes deposits from Russian visitors via obscure domains. In addition to Corefy, we have discovered ChangeCoins for crypto and the Russian Perfect Money. Cyprus-based Venson Ltd operates Mostbet under a Curacao license.

December 27, 2022

Investor Warning Against Offshore Broker Schemes PocketOption And PO Trade!

The offshore broker PocketOption is allegedly operated by the offshore entity Gembell Limited in the Marshall Islands. We found that PocketOption is connected to PO Trade and controlled by the Russian Evgenii Kalashnikov. Both offshore schemes supposedly do not accept clients from the U.S. or EEA, however, it was no problem to register as a resident of these regulatory regimes. Deposits are possible with credit/debit cards, Jeton, Perfect Money, Webmoney, Advcash, or via crypto. Stay far away and protect your financial health.

March 7, 2022

Attention! Russian broker Quotex still attacks European consumers!

This is our 3rd warning against the allegedly Russian broker Quotex facilitated by the U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase and the unregulated Russian payment processors Piastrix and Perfect Money. Currently, the broker scam operates with the new offshore entity Maxbit LLC, St. Vincent & The Grenadines. However, according to our information, the scam is actually operated via boiler rooms in Russia and Ukraine. Do yourself a favor and stay away from Quotex.

February 24, 2022

Another Russian attack on Europe! Renewed warning against illegal social media broker Quotex!

Over the last months, FinTelegeram has already issued three warnings against the illegal Russian broker Quotex. The new offshore entity Maxbit LLC, registered in St...

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February 4, 2022

Attention! Russian Quotex broker scam attacks with a new legal entity!

We have already issued a warning against Quotex in the summer of 2021. Now the broker scam operates with the new offshore entity Maxbit LLC, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, and with the new domain (https://quotex.market). However, according to our information, the scam is actually operated via boiler rooms in Russia. Deposits are possible with various cryptocurrencies via Coinbase and other crypto payment providers, as well as via Russian payment processors Piastrix and Perfect Money.

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.