Public Statement 12 of 2022 - URSZULA KOHEN (2022-09-16)

Summary

This is a public warning notice issued by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) about an individual, Urszula Kohen, who is falsely claiming to be a licensed broker-dealer in investments. A forged investment business licence purporting to show FSC authorisation is being circulated.

• Warning: Urszula Kohen has never been licensed or regulated by the FSC to carry on any financial services business, including as a broker-dealer or in investment business.
• Forged document: A forged investment business licence is circulating that falsely shows Urszula Kohen as licensed to deal in investments and arrange deals in investments.
• Public advisory: Members of the public are advised to exercise extreme caution if solicited to conduct business with this individual.
• Reporting invitation: The FSC invites the public to provide it with relevant information on questionable entities and improper activities operating in or from within the territory.

The statement is issued under Section 37A of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2001 and is informational in nature, intended to protect the public rather than to impose obligations on regulated entities.