Public Statement 6 of 2025 - Leadtradeplc.com (2025-02-19)

Summary

This is a public warning notice issued by the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) alerting the public that Leadtradeplc.com is circulating a forged investment business licence and falsely claiming to be licensed and regulated by the FSC for dealing in investments and arranging deals in investments.

• Not licensed: Leadtradeplc.com is not a BVI company and has never been licensed or regulated by the FSC to carry on investment business or any other financial services business in or from the Virgin Islands.
• Forged document: The entity is circulating a forged investment business licence purporting to show FSC authorisation.
• Public advisory: Members of the public are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid conducting business with Leadtradeplc.com.
• Reporting invitation: The public is invited to provide the FSC with information on questionable entities or improper activities linked to Leadtradeplc.com or similar operators.

The statement is issued pursuant to Section 37A of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2001 and is informational in nature, imposing no compliance obligations on regulated entities but serving as a fraud alert for the public and industry.