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FINMA.International has successfully dismantled the fraudulent operation known as WTC / World Trade Center, which posed as a global financial platform. Following a multi-jurisdictional investigation, the perpetrators behind the scheme have been formally identified and legal actions have been initiated.

WTC was operating without authorization, collecting deposits from unsuspecting individuals under false pretenses and offering fake investment products. A significant portion of the victims were based in the United Kingdom, with many reporting unauthorized activity, blocked withdrawals, and total loss of access to their funds.

We are now working in cooperation with our recovery partners, including Coinbase Wallet, to facilitate the return of misappropriated funds to verified clients. Accounts linked to the WTC network have been frozen and are currently being audited.

All affected investors who wish to reclaim their assets must complete a partial identity verification process. This is a standard step required to ensure rightful ownership and prevent fraudulent claims.

FINMA.International continues to lead the fight against cross-border financial crime and urges any WTC clients to reach out through our secure support channels to begin the recovery process.

The investigation revealed that VO Markets systematically misused customer data and conducted trades using clients’ funds without their knowledge or consent. In multiple cases, withdrawal requests were manipulated or ignored, with clear intent to withhold or misappropriate investor assets.

Our trusted partner, Coinbase Wallet, is actively assisting in the recovery and redistribution of the funds. Through a process of internal arbitrage and account tracing, assets held under VO Markets are being reassigned to verified customers wherever possible.

All affected customers who wish to reclaim their funds must complete a partial identification process. This step is necessary to ensure the rightful allocation of assets and to protect against further fraudulent claims.

This case once again highlights the importance of coordinated international enforcement and secure financial infrastructure. FINMA.International remains committed to investor protection and swift action against financial misconduct across borders.

After months of cross-border regulatory coordination, FINMA.International has finalized enforcement actions resulting in the full shutdown of BrokerZ, a long-operating fraudulent brokerage platform that targeted retail investors around the world. The entity posed as a legitimate investment firm while orchestrating widespread financial fraud, unauthorized trading, and asset misappropriation.

BrokerZ had established a global footprint with victims across North America, the European Union, and the Asia-Pacific region. The firm used aggressive tactics, misleading interfaces, and falsified documentation to create a façade of legitimacy — while systematically draining client accounts and obstructing withdrawals.

In collaboration with Coinbase Wallet, key financial infrastructures connected to BrokerZ have now been frozen. As part of ongoing recovery efforts, Coinbase may contact certain affected users to verify account activity, assist in asset tracing, and support the restitution process.

FINMA.International urges any individuals or institutions with ties to BrokerZ to come forward for verification and potential recovery procedures. Our team remains fully engaged in protecting investor interests and dismantling fraudulent financial operations on a global scale.