Exposing Fraud In Trade Finance: PPP, Bullet Trades, and Leased SBLC Claims vs Banking Practice
This article sets out the three pitches that waste time and raise legal risk in commodity and corporate finance: so-called private placement programs, “bullet trades,” and leased SBLC monetization claims. We explain what these promoters say, why the claims fail real credit desks, and the lawful paths that actually fund. No em dashes are used in this document.
Bottom line:
banks and credible lenders do not pay out against leased instruments or secret trading “programs.” Funding follows assets, enforceable contracts, and audited performance. If you qualify for bank credit, take it. If not, raise equity or engage paid underwriting.
1) What These Pitches Claim
PPP
“Tier-one trader compounding 100% weekly. Send MT799 to join the platform.”
No named counterparties, no audited track record, no regulated venue, requests for bank messages up front.
Bullet trades
“One-day trade. Wire in, instant double, funds returned with massive spread.”
No market reference, no settlement path, circular mechanics that collapse under basic diligence.
Leased SBLC monetization
“Leased SBLC from a top-25 bank. Cash out at 70–80% non-recourse by Friday.”
A lease grants use, not ownership. Credible banks do not treat it as cash collateral for non-recourse payouts.
2) Why These Claims Fail Real Credit Desks
- No verifiable economics
promised returns contradict observable pricing and liquidity.
- No settlement detail
absent or circular custody, title, and cash-flow mechanics.
- No enforceable recourse
promoters avoid jurisdiction, venue, and counter-indemnities.
- Bank-message fishing
requests for RWA or MT799 before mandate, KYC, or escrowed costs.
- Leased paper problem
use rights are not perfected collateral and do not equal cash cover.
3) Myths vs Banking Practice
| Myth |
Banking practice |
Status |
| “Leased SBLC monetized at 80% non-recourse.” |
Owned, perfected collateral and enforceable recourse or tested mitigants are required. |
Rejected
|
| “PPP compounding weekly via secret trader screens.” |
No regulated market offers guaranteed compounding with no risk disclosure. |
Rejected
|
| “Bullet trades double funds in a day.” |
No transparent venue, no price discovery, no audited track record equals no credit. |
Rejected
|
4) Red Flags That End The Conversation
“Send MT799 first to show capacity.”
“We cannot disclose counterparties until after you issue comfort.”
“Our client is sovereign. No KYC or BO disclosures.”
We do not issue bank messages or proceed without a signed mandate, KYC and AML completed, and escrowed costs. No exceptions.
5) Lawful Alternatives That Actually Fund
| Objective |
Bankable path |
Core requirements |
| Working capital against sales |
Receivables purchase or ABL |
Aging quality, concentration limits, borrowing-base reporting |
| Import funding |
Import LCs and usance discounting |
Applicant credit, margin or collateral, clean documents |
| Export against offtake |
Pre-export finance or confirmed export LCs |
Performance history, escrowed proceeds, hedging where relevant |
| Inventory monetization |
Warehouse receipt finance |
Independent collateral manager, inspection rights, liquidation path |
6) What We Refuse
- PPP and “platform” trading claims
- Leased-instrument cash-outs and “non-recourse monetization”
- Requests for RWA or MT799 before mandate and KYC
- 100 percent financing with zero equity or no recourse
7) How To Verify A Legitimate Opportunity
Ask for these, in writing:
counterparties on letterhead, regulated entity details, settlement mechanics, audited or review-level financials, enforceable contracts, and counsel contacts. Walk away if you cannot get them.
8) Report Scheme Promoters
Share emails, names, and documents. We archive and, where appropriate, escalate to counsel or platform operators. We do not publish private details. The intent is to reduce market risk.
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This article is general guidance, not legal advice. Financely provides investment banking advisory on a best efforts basis through regulated partners where required. All engagements require activation and retainer fees, KYC and AML checks, and full underwriting. We do not participate in PPP, “bullet trades,” leased-instrument monetization, or any structure that fails banking practice or applicable law.