A party, claiming to represent a Swiss entity, declared ownership of 500 kg of Cu 99.99999% “ultrafine copper powder” worth €1.15 billion—roughly USD 2,300 per gram. They requested a USD 450 million non-recourse line yet refused to upload a single receipt, assay report, or insurance certificate.
| Date 2025 | Applicant Action | Financely Response |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun | Completes consultation booking. Insists copper powder has been “bank-checked”. No documents provided. | Consultation confirmed, portal access sent. |
| 1 Jul | Submits Metals-Backed Questionnaire—ticks every box “full ownership”, uploads nothing. | Asks for warehouse receipts, SGS/BV/Intertek inspection, storage location. |
| 3 Jul 15:00 | Replies: “Documents available after initial consultation.” | Explains ABL protocol: proof first, call later. |
| 3 Jul 17:54 | Receives engagement letter (USD 189,250 retainer; English-law GMRA; 3% success). | — |
| 3 Jul 18:55 | Receives ADD notice: external opinion from Clifford Chance / Allen & Overy required. | — |
| 3 Jul 19:32 | Meltdown e-mail: fees called “asymmetrical”, English law “nonsense”, demands lender list and full guarantee before paying a cent. | States copper cannot trade at USD 2,300/g; refund denied; file flagged for potential fraud escalation. |
| Post 4 Jul | Complete radio silence—no documents, no payment, no call. | Case closed, audit trail preserved for regulators. |
The playbook is textbook SKR fraud: quote an absurd valuation, hint at “full documentation,” refuse to show anything, then demand lender identities and guarantees before paying fees. The end goal? Extract intel, shop the fantasy around, and maybe snag upfront payments from unsophisticated parties.
What caused the implosion was our insistence on fundamentals—inspection, title, retainer, and legal opinion. The moment hard costs appeared, the applicant vanished. That’s how you separate legitimate asset holders from time-wasters.
Got real LME-grade stock, inspected and insured? Financely can structure a repo and wire cash in weeks. Bring ghost powder and billion-euro fantasies, and you’ll be exited just like this one—empty-handed.
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