Alert: Fraudulent Impersonation of Venera Capital Ltd. and Unauthorised Investment Solicitations
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) hereby issues this public alert regarding suspected fraudulent activities involving the unauthorised use of the name of Venera Capital Ltd. (the Company).
Venera Capital Ltd. (BIN 260240900383) is a company registered in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and holds an AFSA licence (No. AFSA-A-LA-2026 0002, dated 16 February 2026) authorising it to carry out the regulated activities of Advising on Investments, Arranging Deals in Investments, and Managing a Collective Investment Scheme in respect of Exempt Funds.
Suspected Fraudulent Activity and Impersonation
The AFSA has received information and complaints regarding a suspected organised fraud involving individuals falsely claiming to act on behalf of Venera Capital Ltd.
According to information reported to the AFSA, individuals allegedly:
- Induced investors to transfer funds through a purported online trading platform described as a “Webtrader” platform;
- Used the internet domains vcptlentry.com and quote.vcptlentry.com to solicit funds;
- Presented forged documents bearing the Company’s name;
- Used a forged signature of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer;
- Used a fake corporate seal and a fraudulent “Verified by AFSA” stamp;
- Requested deposits in USDT and through peer-to-peer (“P2P”) payment transfers;
- Represented certain payments as charitable donations or routed payments through donation-related services;
- Refused or obstructed withdrawal requests after funds had been deposited.
The AFSA strongly cautions members of the public to:
- Exercise extreme caution when approached with unsolicited investment offers, particularly those involving digital assets or guaranteed returns;
- Be aware that legitimate AIFC-licensed firms will not pressure clients, request payments to personal accounts, or require the use of unregulated third-party platforms for withdrawals.
Please note that the Company’s official website is www.venera.capital.
Reporting and Further Action
If you have been approached with such offers, or have concerns regarding suspicious investment activities or promotions, you are encouraged to report the matter promptly to the AFSA via email to [email protected].
The AFSA warns the public to exercise utmost caution when dealing with entities claiming to provide financial services on the basis of an AFSA licence, and encourages the public to verify the status of any such entity through the Public Register, which contains information on all entities authorised and/or registered by the AFSA.
Reference:
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is the independent regulator of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), established in accordance with the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Astana International Financial Centre” for the purposes of regulating financial services and related activities in the AIFC. AFSA administers the AIFC Regulations and Rules and is responsible for the authorisation, registration, recognition, and supervision of financial firms and market institutions in the AIFC. afsa.kz
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is an independent jurisdiction where investors and businesses meet emerging opportunities of Kazakhstan and Central Asia in a transparent and sustainable environment backed by the principles of English Common Law. aifc.kz
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