A German investor transferred funds to a CFD platform through BTC conversions. Blockchain analysis identified a centralised exchange connected to the laundering chain, enabling coordinated legal action through partner counsel.
CFD · DE · BTCInternational Forex & Crypto asset recovery
Cross-border Forex and Crypto fraud schemes have evolved into highly sophisticated international operations, offshore shell companies, payment processors, fraudulent trading platforms, call centres, crypto exchanges, and layered money-laundering structures. We pursue them where they live.
In many cases, victims are instructed to convert funds directly from bank accounts into cryptocurrency, primarily Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or USDT, before the assets are rapidly transferred across multiple wallets, exchanges, and jurisdictions. By the time withdrawals are blocked, the underlying counterparty often appears to have vanished.
The firm represents private clients, corporate investors, and high-net-worth individuals in complex Forex, CFD, Crypto, and online-trading fraud matters. Each mandate is partner-led, with a coordinated team assembled to match the geography of the laundering chain.
Our international network
Our team coordinates with the partners best positioned to expose each layer of an international fraud, from blockchain forensics to local enforcement counsel.
Through these international partnerships, we assist clients in:
How modern Forex fraud operates
Most international Forex fraud organisations are built as several specialised companies that hand the victim down a chain, each layer can be a separate legal target.
Our legal strategy focuses not only on the trading platform itself, but also on the broader ecosystem supporting the fraud operation:
Illustrative case examples
The following examples are anonymised illustrative scenarios reflecting the types of matters commonly handled in international Forex and Crypto fraud investigations.
A German investor transferred funds to a CFD platform through BTC conversions. Blockchain analysis identified a centralised exchange connected to the laundering chain, enabling coordinated legal action through partner counsel.
CFD · DE · BTCA married couple was persuaded to convert savings into USDT through multiple exchanges. Cross-border tracing connected the platform to an offshore corporate structure operating through Asia and Eastern Europe.
USDT · Offshore · Asia/EEA client invested in an alleged AI-driven Forex trading program. Digital forensic analysis uncovered manipulated trading dashboards and linked wallet activity to a wider fraud network.
AI-bot · ForensicsA private investor was denied withdrawals after repeated deposits through crypto payment channels. Coordinated pressure on intermediaries and payment service providers resulted in a negotiated financial resolution.
Crypto · NegotiatedA group of investors transferred funds through multiple OTC crypto providers. Investigators identified common wallet infrastructure used by several fraudulent broker brands.
OTC · Cluster analysisA European company became the victim of a combined Forex and Crypto investment fraud scheme involving layered shell companies and offshore payment accounts.
Corporate · LayeredA high-net-worth individual was targeted by professional account managers operating through encrypted communication channels and fake licensing documents.
HNW · Encrypted opsBlockchain tracing and server analysis connected several supposedly unrelated trading platforms to the same international fraud organisation.
Server · On-chainA sophisticated cross-border operation involving multiple crypto exchanges, payment processors, and nominee entities was investigated in cooperation with international legal and cyber-intelligence teams.
Multi-rail · Cyber-intelNext step
A 30-minute orientation call lets us assess feasibility against the actual counterparty, the payment rails used, and the realistic recovery instruments, at no cost.