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SEC files lawsuit over $130 million crypto Ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against BG Wealth Sharing Ltd. and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd., accusing them of operating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that allegedly raised nearly 130 million dollars from investors. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The two companies, incorporated in Colorado but with operations abroad, are accused of violating federal securities antifraud laws.
Why it matters
The operation highlights a fraud method that exploits the transparency of regulatory institutions to create a false sense of security. Investigators found that the scheme’s operators used the SEC’s public databases to make the platforms appear properly registered. Additionally, investors were shown fake certificates bearing the agency’s seal and counterfeit Form ADV and Form D documents, which were subsequently removed from the official SEC website.
According to Laura D’Allaird, head of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit in the SEC’s enforcement division, the scheme was well-planned. To engage victims, the fraudsters used social media, encrypted messaging channels, weekly video conferences, and a specific mobile app. BG Wealth falsely claimed to be the world’s largest hedge fund and to have a partnership with DSJ Exchange, statements denied by the regulatory agency.
The numbers
The total value of the fraudulent scheme amounts to nearly 130 million dollars. The investors involved reside in more than 40 US states and several territories. The SEC received assistance from various state and territorial authorities, including the Alberta Securities Commission, the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Texas State Securities Board, the Utah Division of Securities, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
What remains to be understood
Available sources present a temporal discrepancy: Bitcoin Magazine reports that the fraudulent activity took place from October 2025 to June 2026, a period that includes dates in the future relative to today’s date. This could indicate a typo in the original or an unclear temporal context.
Sources: Bitcoin Magazine, Unchained.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or an investment recommendation.
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