Investment Scams
Ashbrookes Group Limited/ John Street- New Capital Link
Ashbrookes Inspired/Ashbrookes Group Limited (the trading name for Arimco Ltd) first came to our attention in 2022. We identified a Loan Note (LN) product that Castle Trust & Management Services Ltd were providing Security Trustee services for. This was allegedly distributed exclusively by Intelligent Distribution, the introducing company led by Sonali Craddock and Charles Green.…
Read MoreThe 79th Group – under investigation for “suspected widespread fraud”.
The news on Friday, February 28th, that 79th Group is under investigation for “suspected widespread fraud” will shock many investors. They placed their funds and trust in a company that now seems “too good to be true.” Although 79th Group and its subsidiaries are still trading, recent events signal trouble. Authorities have arrested four people…
Read MoreNew Capital Link- Covering Their Tracks
Following the release of our widely-read blog, New Capital Link – Enablers Part 1, in December 2024, Insolvency & Law (I&L) experienced a cyber-attack. Fortunately, our systems were swiftly restored. Given the timing and nature of the attack, we strongly suspect that New Capital Link (NCL) was behind it, likely in retaliation for our exposure…
Read MoreEnablers New Capital Link – Part 1
Behind every smooth-talking, money-extracting individual lies a network of enablers. People who lend an aura of legitimacy to an otherwise questionable operation. These aren’t lone rangers; they’re part of a carefully orchestrated circle, with “polish” provided by trusted advisors and professionals. They are the ones who help prop up the illusion of credibility and trustworthiness. …
Read MoreCastle Trust & Management Services – in Liquidation
The Confetti that was Security for Loan Notes Investigations have uncovered that Castle Trust and Management Services – in Liquidation (CTMS) – engaged in shady business practices. The Administration order made in May 2023 and subsequent Liquidation of the company later in 2023 have exposed some alarming business and administration practices of Steven Knight. Back…
Read MoreGibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) – Did they fail Loan Note Holders?
As a loan note holder, you may have placed your trust in regulatory bodies such as the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) to safeguard your interests. After all, the GFSC confirmed that Castle Trust and Management Services Limited (CTMS) was authorised to conduct regulated activities under the Financial Services Act 2019, including acting as a…
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