Public Statement 9 of 2024 - TOMASZ FURMAN (2024-04-25)

Summary

This is a public warning notice issued by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) alerting the public that an individual named Tomasz Furman is not 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 BVI.

• Conduct alleged: Tomasz Furman is circulating a forged investment business licence (Certificate No. DDM-M-4021-57-1/2025) and falsely claiming to be licensed by the FSC to conduct investment activities and arrange investment transactions.
• FSC position: The FSC confirms this person has never held any licence or authorisation from it and is not regulated for any financial services business in the Territory.
• Public advice: Members of the public are urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid any business dealings with Tomasz Furman.
• Reporting invitation: The public is invited to report to the FSC any information about questionable entities or improper activities purportedly operating in or from the BVI.
• Legal basis: The statement is issued pursuant to Section 37A of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2001.

This is an investor-alert type notice with no continuing compliance obligations for regulated entities; it serves solely to warn the public and invite information sharing.