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Valentus beta-phenylethylamine warning issued in Denmark

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has issued a warning regarding several of Valentus’ coffee blends. At issue is the presence of beta-phenylethylamine, also known as PEA, which the DVFA warns ‘can cause headaches, dizziness and high blood pressure.‘ By Valentus’ own admission, beta-phenylethylamine is present in their SlimRoast Optimum and Dark Roast coffee blends.

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Traffic Monsoon flat sell-off prompts Hague Convention request

The sell-off of a flat in Manchester, purchased with stolen Traffic Monsoon investor funds, has prompted the Receiver to call for international judicial assistance. At issue is a £280,000 flat (~$342,000 USD), that Charles Scoville purchased with Traffic Monsoon investor funds in 2015. As per the granted injunctions against Scoville, any Traffic Monsoon related assets

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QNet India shut down, management and top promoters hunted

QNet’s Indian operations have been shut down by the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The company’s management and top promoters are also wanted by authorities. QNet operates in India through the shell company Vihaan Direct Selling India Private Limited. QNet itself is run out of Malaysia by Vijay Eswaran (right). An investigation into Vihaan

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Scoville demands victims pay $270,000+ in Traffic Monsoon legal fees

Charles Scoville’s lawyers have realized they’re likely not going to get paid. Cue motion demanding Traffic Monsoon victims pay over $270,000+ in legal fees. At issue is Charles Scoville’s legal fees, specifically pertaining to an attempt to legalize Ponzi schemes in the US. Scoville (right) filed a Supreme Court writ of certiorari, after a District

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Xsinergia securities fraud warning issued in Spain

Spain’s  National Securities Market Commission has issued a securities fraud warning against Xsinergia. According to the CNMV, Xsinergia is not registered to offer securities in Spain. The regulator identifies Xsinergia as Sinergia De Activos Y Socios SL, and states the company is operating illegally with respect to Spain’s Securities Makrets Law. CNMV also warns against

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OneCoin promoters in Finland up for tax fraud and money laundering

Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against five OneCoin promoters in Finland. Specific details of the case are light, but we know four are up for tax fraud offenses committed between 2015 to 2018. The fifth defendant has been charged with money laundering. First news of the criminal case against three defendants broke back in April.

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Chandler, Gatto, Dluca & Pinkston settlements run into the millions

The FTC Commission has approved settlements with Scott Chandler, Louis Gatto, Thomas Dluca and Eric Pinkston. Details of the settlements reveal over a million dollars in ill-gotten gains will be turned over. In no particular order, here are the particulars of each defendants settlement with the FTC: William Scott Chandler – $31,000 monetary judgement Thomas

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