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November 13, 2023

Whistleblower Request: Please Provide Information About Cyprus-Based Payment Agent Finzero Cap!

FinTelegram systematically screens the market for payment processors and payment agents that make payment transactions for illegal or unauthorized businesses. This concerns both the online trading sector, where offshore brokers such as PU Prime offer their financial products in various jurisdictions without regulatory authorization, and illegal gambling. One of these payment agents is the Cypriot company Finzero Cap Ltd. We would like to know more.

November 11, 2023

Attention: UK FCA Updated Warning Against Offshore Broker PU Prime. Red Compliance Rating Confirmed!

FinTelegram published an initial review of offshore broker PU Prime in April 2022. This offshore broker offers its financial products to clients in the UK and EEA without the required regulatory authorizations. In addition to the UK FCA, which updated its warning on November 10, 2023, the Danish FSA has also issued a warning against PU Prime, mentioning that the offshore broker is advertised via financial influencers.

May 16, 2023

Correction: CySEC-Regulated Pacific Union Group Ltd Is Not Part Of the PU Prime Scheme!

In April 2022, FinTelegram recently updated its review of PU Prime, an offshore broker regulated by the FSA Seychelles. We included the broker in our Red Compliance list. Despite lacking the necessary regulatory authorizations, this broker offers financial products to clients in the UK and EEA. On May 10, 2023, the UK regulator FCA issued a warning regarding PU Prime. The CySEC-regulated Pacific Union Group Ltd informed that it would not be part of the offshore broker scheme.

May 11, 2023

UK FCA Follows FinTelegram And Warns Against Offshore Broker PU Prime!

FinTelegram published an initial review of offshore broker PU Prime in April 2022. This offshore broker, regulated by the FSA Seychelles, offers its financial products to clients in the UK and EEA without the required regulatory authorizations. We have placed the broker on our Red Compliance List. The UK FCA also shares this assessment. On May 10, 2023, the UK regulator warned against PU Prime. You should avoid the broker.

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January 8, 2023

Whistleblower Request: Anonymous Payment Gateway Operator ShinePays

Most recently, we uncovered the anonymously operating payment gateway ShinePays in the Portrades broker scam. However, in recent years, we have discovered ShinePays as a facilitating payment gateway in many other broker scams. There is no official website. We suspect that the gateway is associated with another payment processor. It connects to the high-risk payment processor and merchant service provider Pacific Pay. We would like to know more about the background of ShinePays.

April 15, 2022

New on the offshore radar: Seychelles-base PU Prime!

For regular readers of FinTelegram, it is no secret that we put a special focus on offshore broker activities in our market monitoring. An efficient way to detect unauthorized offshore brokers is to follow fraudulent marketing campaigns and fake review sites. A fake review site led us to Pacific Union Group a/k/a PU PRIME which acquires clients worldwide. While we do not deem PU Prime as a scam, we established that they offer their regulated financial services unauthorized in Europe and most other regulatory regim

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.