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Scam Broker Directory

This directory lists brokers, platforms, and “recovery” services reported to Seamus Manley Investigations or identified through our work on complex financial and cryptocurrency matters. Entries are for information only, and do not replace your own due diligence.

DTSocialize Holding PLC Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for DTSocialize Holding PLC. Source cited: Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa. Record date: 2025-04-04. Recorded online address: https://dtsmoney.com, https://portal.dtsmoney.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Bitriver Miners

Case record for Bitriver Miners. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2025-02-06. Recorded online address: bitriver-miners.info. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on GTM

Case record for GTM. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-11-14. Recorded online address: kinprogroup.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Ctrlex Operator Advisory

Case record for Ctrlex. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). Record date: 2022-12-21. Recorded online address: ctrlex.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: STP Trading

Case record for STP Trading. Source cited: Financial Services Authority. Record date: 2026-02-02. Recorded online address: https://www.stptrading.io/ar/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Sim Hk

Case record for Sim Hk. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2023-11-29. Recorded online address: sim-hk.ch. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Sovonex Trader Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Sovonex Trader. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-05-16. Recorded online address: https://sovonextraderapp.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Coviviocapital Operator Advisory

Case record for Coviviocapital. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2021-12-16. Recorded online address: coviviocapital.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Trader Saloon

Case record for Trader Saloon. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2026-04-08. Recorded online address: tradersaloon.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Quantum Income Operator Advisory

Case record for Quantum Income. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-07-17. Recorded online address: quantum-income.net. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Pwm Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Pwm. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2024-05-17. Recorded online address: pwm.hk. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: UK Bonds Direct

Case record for UK Bonds Direct. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2021-02-05. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Gemini Cpl

Case record for Gemini Cpl. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-04-08. Recorded online address: gemini-cpl.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Cryptohashminesfx

Case record for Cryptohashminesfx. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-10-04. Recorded online address: cryptohashminesfx.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: stockviewfx

Case record for stockviewfx. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2024-05-02. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Sd Capital Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Sd Capital. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2023-04-17. Recorded online address: sd-capital.ltd. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: JSGI Global Holding Limited

Case record for JSGI Global Holding Limited. Source cited: Securities and Futures Commission. Record date: 2020-05-08. Recorded online address: www.jsgigholding.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Aurevia Capital Trade

Case record for Aurevia Capital Trade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2025-10-31. Recorded online address: globaxtrading.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Capital Prime Trade

Case record for Capital Prime Trade. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-11-26. Recorded online address: https://www.capitalprimetrade.com, www.capitalprimetrade.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Exolarum Operator Advisory

Case record for Exolarum. Source cited: Securities and Futures Commission. Record date: 2025-09-29. Recorded online address: https://exolarum.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Warren

Case record for Warren. Source cited: Comisión Nacional de Valores. Record date: 2026-07-02. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Maplex

Case record for Maplex. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Quebec – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2025-08-18. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Phonixtrade Operator Advisory

Case record for Phonixtrade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2025-05-02. Recorded online address: phonixtrade.ltd. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Maplecrest Limited

Case record for Maplecrest Limited. Source cited: British Columbia Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-06-25. Recorded online address: https://maplecrestlimited.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on NextGen Strategie AG

Case record for NextGen Strategie AG. Source cited: Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Record date: 2026-07-01. Recorded online address: https://ng-strategie.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Best Returns

Case record for Best Returns. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2019-12-12. Recorded online address: best-returns.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Usmart App

Case record for Usmart App. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: usmart-app.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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