San Pedro residents rally against a fraudulent crypto scheme involving unregistered platforms and actors.
Crypto Fraud Shakes San Pedro Community
Thousands of San Pedro, Buenos Aires residents fell victim to an alleged USDT-themed crypto scam, leaving many in financial distress. Lawyers estimate that up to 20,000 people invested in this “bogus” platform.
Promises of High Returns Mislead Investors
Platform operators assured investors daily returns of 1-2% in US dollars. Residents, including retirees, invested their life savings, believing they would double their stake in weeks.
Knight Consortium at the Center of Allegations
Lawyer Adolfo Erdaire represents some of the victims filing official complaints against Knight Consortium. He claims many people can’t withdraw funds, heightening concerns. Victims accuse Knight Consortium of luring them into a scheme through promises of quick, high returns.
Questionable Actors Front the Scam
Reports suggest that the frontmen for the consortium were actually Polish actors posing as CEOs at promotional events. These actors allegedly impersonated executives to deceive investors, playing significant roles in promoting the scam.
Unregistered Firm Raises Red Flags
The Knight Consortium claims to operate globally, but according to legal sources, it remains unregistered with no legal backing. This has raised further concerns among victims.
La China’s Role in the Scam
The scheme also involved an “Asian woman” alias La China, who gave investment tips through Telegram. Her guidance gained popularity, leading many to follow her advice. However, some speculate she may have been a fake identity created using AI.
Entire City Deceived
The scheme has divided the San Pedro community. Some residents still hold out hope that the platform is legitimate. Legal action is ongoing, with lawsuits expected to be filed in the coming days.
Actors Hired to Play Key Roles
Maurycy Lyczko, a Polish actor involved, admitted he was hired by an unknown Asian person to appear as a CEO for a San Pedro conference. Internet sleuths traced another key player to Fiverr, raising questions about how the scam was orchestrated.
The Fight for Justice
Lawyers urge victims to come forward and file claims to protect their savings. With investigations just beginning, there is hope that legal actions will soon bring the fraudsters to justice.
Closing Remarks: The Road to Accountability
This crypto scam has rattled San Pedro’s community. Legal battles and investigations are underway, but the damage to investors may take years to recover.
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