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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.

Case File: BlackRock Investment

Case record for BlackRock Investment. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2021-03-16. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Ewgholding Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Ewgholding. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2023-08-02. Recorded online address: ewgholding.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Gates Investment Bank Plc (

Case record for Gates Investment Bank Plc (. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Poland – Polish Financial Supervision Authority). Record date: 2026-02-13. Recorded online address: gatesib.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: VERTEMASSET MANAGEMENT

Case record for VERTEMASSET MANAGEMENT. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2023-10-17. Recorded online address: vertemassetmanagement.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Pegasuscapitals

Case record for Pegasuscapitals. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2024-08-02. Recorded online address: pegasuscapitals.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Brown Fin

Case record for Brown Fin. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2023-11-02. Recorded online address: brown-fin.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Codex Finance

Case record for Codex Finance. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-05-09. Recorded online address: www.codexprime.org. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: FIDELITE

Case record for FIDELITE. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2024-06-12. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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afram.trading Operator Advisory

Case record for afram.trading. Source cited: Financial Services Authority. Record date: 2025-10-08. Recorded online address: https://www.instagram.com/afram.trading/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: IQBcoin (

Case record for IQBcoin (. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Belgium – Financial Services and Markets Authority). Record date: 2022-03-30. Recorded online address: iqbcoin.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: UK Bond Investors

Case record for UK Bond Investors. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2020-12-16. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Btcc Operator Advisory

Case record for Btcc. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2024-12-13. Recorded online address: btcc.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Futures Trade

Case record for Futures Trade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2026-06-25. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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IronixFX Investigator’s Dossier

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

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HyperFund Operator Advisory

Case record for HyperFund. Source cited: Alberta Securities Commission. Record date: 2024-02-10. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Tbfxtrades

Case record for Tbfxtrades. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2020-02-10. Recorded online address: tbfxtrades.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: contact@arqantcapitale.com

Case record for contact@arqantcapitale.com. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2022-11-10. Recorded online address: arqantcapitale.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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