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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.

Seamus Manley Notes on Ytecaq

Case record for Ytecaq. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2025-09-30. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Cdcplacement Paris Operator Advisory

Case record for Cdcplacement Paris. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2021-02-08. Recorded online address: cdcplacement-paris.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: HOLDING-LOAN

Case record for HOLDING-LOAN. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2023-09-05. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Opt Coin

Case record for Opt Coin. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-05-02. Recorded online address: optcoin.lol, optcoin12.com, optcoin1.com, optcoin4.com, optcoin9.com, optcoin22.com, optcoin13.com, optcoin51.com, optcoin21.com, optcoin63.com, optcoinoe.com, optcoin65.com, optcoinwk.com, optcoin15.com, optcoin.com, optcoinap.com, optcoin.pro, optcoinwp.com, optcoin53.com, optcoin5.com, optcoin8.com, optcoin36.com, optcoin23.com, optcoin61.com, optcoin54.com, optcoin55.com, optcoin64.com, optcoin2.com, optcoin56.com, optcoin25.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Bitforexglobal Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Bitforexglobal. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2022-03-17. Recorded online address: bitforexglobal.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Gesera Trades Operator Advisory

Case record for Gesera Trades. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-05-08. Recorded online address: www.geseratrades.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: HTX HuobiHuobi Global

Case record for HTX HuobiHuobi Global. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2023-11-13. Recorded online address: htx.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Credo Investments (S) Pte Ltd

Case record for Credo Investments (S) Pte Ltd. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: http://credosingapore.com.sg/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Bron Valnex

Case record for Bron Valnex. Source cited: The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. Record date: 2026-05-20. Recorded online address: https://bron-valnex.com/, https://bron-valnex.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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CRYPTOFX TRADING488 Operator Advisory

Case record for CRYPTOFX TRADING488. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-11-28. Recorded online address: https://cryptofxtradings488.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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NanobitUS Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for NanobitUS. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: nanobitus.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Oslexu

Case record for Oslexu. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2024-03-04. Recorded online address: oslexu.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: M & G Investment Bank

Case record for M & G Investment Bank. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2021-03-10. Recorded online address: mandgfinance.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Patrimoinefacile

Case record for Patrimoinefacile. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2025-03-25. Recorded online address: patrimoinefacile.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Iswap Euro Operator Advisory

Case record for Iswap Euro. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2021-01-18. Recorded online address: iswap-euro.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Active Crypto Trade Market Operator Advisory

Case record for Active Crypto Trade Market. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-05-02. Recorded online address: https://activecryptotrademkt.com/, activecryptotrademkt.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Fruenza Operator Advisory

Case record for Fruenza. Source cited: Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa. Record date: 2026-04-06. Recorded online address: https://fruenza.net, https://fruenza.info. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Investcenter Ag

Case record for Investcenter Ag. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2026-05-29. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: WB21 Pte Ltd

Case record for WB21 Pte Ltd. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: www.wb21.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Bity Investment Operator Advisory

Case record for Bity Investment. Source cited: Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Record date: 2022-06-07. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Providenceinvestissement Operator Advisory

Case record for Providenceinvestissement. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-04-29. Recorded online address: providenceinvestissement.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Teqra Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Teqra. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-05-17. Recorded online address: teqra.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Spanish

Case record for Spanish. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-01-20. Recorded online address: spanish.sglfd.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Egp Conseil Operator Advisory

Case record for Egp Conseil. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-06-29. Recorded online address: egp-conseil.fr. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Smart Mega Expert

Case record for Smart Mega Expert. Source cited: British Columbia Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-06-26. Recorded online address: https://smartmegaexpert.pro. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Blue Rock Capital Limited Operator Advisory

Case record for Blue Rock Capital Limited. Source cited: Securities and Futures Commission. Record date: 2026-02-10. Recorded online address: www.bluerockhk.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Paistrade

Case record for Paistrade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2020-10-26. Recorded online address: paistrade.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: PERGTRADE

Case record for PERGTRADE. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2024-06-14. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Alioth Club

Case record for Alioth Club. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2020-09-15. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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