Fake Guernsey Financial Services Commission Documents And Fraudulent Entities: Flaven Law Chambers and ApexKrest Bank (2026-04-01)

Summary

This is a public warning notice from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission alerting consumers and the public to a fraud scheme using fake GFSC-branded documents. The scheme uses forged documents titled 'Financial Regulatory Due Diligence / Financial Provenance Clearance' to support an advance fee fraud.

• Fake law firm: Flaven Law Chambers, falsely claiming to be Guernsey based
• Fake bank: ApexKrest Bank, falsely claiming to be Guernsey based
• Regulator action: GFSC states it is taking steps to close the websites associated with the fraud
• Public guidance: Anyone who has dealt with these entities is encouraged to contact the Commission's Intelligence Team for further guidance

The notice does not impose any new regulatory requirements on licensees; it is an informational warning to protect consumers and the public from fraudulent entities misusing the Commission's name.