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April 12, 2023

Merchant Alert: UK Entities Of High-Risk Payment Processors Kryptova And Bitmatix Dissolved!

FinTelegram has already reported that the UK entities behind the high-risk payment processors, Kryptova, Bitmatix, and Paypound are in the process of being dissolved. The UK Companies House announced that the companies cease to exist via voluntary strike-off as of April 18, 2023. They belong to the network of notorious Indian payment veteran Ruchi Rathor. Merchants should take the best care of their money and avoid black-listed Kryptova, Bitmatix, and Paypound.

March 5, 2023

High-Risk Payment Processors Kryptova And Paypound Finally Escaped To Nevis!

Now it's official! The two high-risk payment processor schemata Kryptova and Paypound from the environment of the notorious Indian payment veteran Ruchi Rathor are officially operated via the offshore company Next Ring LLC in Nevis. Until recently, the two UK-registered companies, Kryptova Biz Ltd and Self Pay IO Ltd, were the official operators. These are now in the process of voluntary strike-off. The new Nevis address is included in the Offshore Leaks Database.

January 24, 2023

Merchant Alert: High-Risk Payment Processors Kryptova, Paypound, and BitMatix About To Vanish?

On January 23, 2023, a deletion request was submitted for the three companies Kryptova Biz Ltd d/b/a Kryptova, Self Pay IO Ltd d/b/a Paypound, and Bitmatix IO Ltd d/b/a Bitmatix. These high-risk payment processors are part of the network of Indian payment entrepreneur Ruchi Rathor and her family. In recent weeks, many complaints have been made, especially on LinkedIn, about these high-risk payment processors. The websites are online!

January 11, 2023

Merchant Alert: High-Risk Payment Processor Kryptova About to Vanish?

Kryptova Biz Ltd d/b/a Kryptova (www.kryptova.biz) is or was an unregulated crypto-focused high-risk payment processor. The company was established in October 2021 by the Indian citizen Chhavi Mishra and is controlled via an offshore entity on the Isle of Nevis. We suspect that Kryptova is part of the network of Indian-British payment veteran Ruchi Rathor. Currently, one of Kryptova's websites has gone offline, and a first notice for a compulsory strike-off is registered at the UK Companies House.

July 12, 2022

High-Risk Payment Processor Kryptova With New Director And Controlling Entity

Kryptova Biz Ltd d/b/a Kryptova is an unregulated crypto-focused high-risk payment processor established in October 2021 by the Indian citizen Chhavi Mishra. FinTelegram has exposed Kryptova as a scam facilitating payment processor times and again. Recently, the company appointed the Panamese Manuel Jose La Serna as a Director and registered a new controlling entity - Kryptova Biz LLC on the Island of Nevis; this is where Paypound's parent company resides. We believe that the very same people control them.

Jeton Group Analysis: Facilitating Online Casinos Beyond Compliance!

FCA-regulated Jeton Group, a high-risk payment processor, has been deeply involved in facilitating transactions for illegal online casinos, including those operated by the Starscream Group. Jetonbank, a digital offshore bank regulated by the FSU in Dominica, has furthered these operations by enabling fiat deposits for players in unlicensed jurisdictions. This report calls for insiders to provide critical whistleblower information.

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Operation Niflheim: Brazilian Law Enforcement Targets $9.7 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Scheme!

Brazilian Federal Police have dismantled a major crypto-based money laundering operation, dubbed Operation Niflheim, targeting groups involved in laundering over $9 billion since 2021. The operation led to the issuance of eight arrest warrants and 19 search and seizure orders. The scheme used cryptocurrencies to funnel illicit funds from activities like drug trafficking abroad.

eToro Settles with SEC, Restricts Crypto Trading

Under its chair, Gary Gensler, the SEC is taking massive action against crypto companies in the U.S. The regulator believes that most coins and tokens qualify as securities, and therefore, the issuers and exchanges need appropriate registration. The U.S. subsidiary of the Israeli eToro broker scheme has also been sued for this reason. eToro settled with the SEC with a $1.5 million payment.

Crypto Crime Case FTX: Caroline Ellison Seeks No Jail Time for Role in FTX Fraud

Caroline Ellison, a former top executive in the collapsed crypto exchange FTX and former girlfriend of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, is seeking no prison time at her sentencing later this month. The lawyers cited her immediate and extensive cooperation with U.S. authorities when FTX collapsed in November 2022 and noted that the court's Probation Department recommended that she serve no prison time.

TD Bank Fined $28 Million for Illegal Credit Reporting Practices!

The U.S. CFPB ordered TD Bank to pay $7.76 million to tens of thousands of victims of the bank’s illegal actions. For years, the bank has repeatedly shared inaccurate, negative information about its customers with consumer reporting companies. The information included systemic errors about credit card delinquencies and bankruptcies. In addition to the redress, the CFPB is ordering TD Bank to pay a $20 million civil money penalty.