Fake high-return investment plan fraud case
Case Overview:
Ms. Li received a call from an unfamiliar number. The "financial advisor" on the call recommended a high-return investment project. The advisor claimed that with a $100,000 investment, she could earn a 50% profit within three months. Ms. Li was invited to participate in the project, and the advisor provided false success stories and high-return figures. Soon after, Ms. Li transferred the funds to a designated account. However, several months later, when she attempted to withdraw her investment, the platform remained unresponsive, and she could no longer contact anyone.
Legal Response:
Victim Counseling and Information Collection: Upon discovering that her funds had not arrived, Ms. Li immediately contacted Financial Legal Aid. The legal team requested all communications with the advisor, transfer receipts, and any contracts or agreements. Ms. Li stated that she had not signed a formal contract, but had received an "investment agreement" and a return guarantee letter from the advisor. Based on this information, Financial Legal Aid initially determined that the platform was likely a fraudulent investment scheme and decided to launch an investigation. Platform Investigation and Fund Tracing: The Financial Legal Aid team began investigating the platform's authenticity. Working with multiple international payment institutions, attorneys traced Ms. Li's funds and discovered they had been transferred to multiple overseas accounts. Financial Legal Aid subsequently requested an international cooperation agreement to freeze the relevant accounts and began collecting additional evidence to support the lawsuit. Cross-border Litigation Preparation: Financial Legal Aid explained the cross-border litigation process to Ms. Li and assessed the potential legal obstacles and litigation risks. The attorneys advised Ms. Li on preparing for litigation and discussed in detail how to collect and submit evidence. The team maintained regular communication with Ms. Li to ensure she understood every step of the case.
Law Enforcement and Fund Recovery:
Financial Legal Aid filed a lawsuit through the International Court of Justice, invoking international contract law to recover the defrauded funds. The legal team successfully froze several accounts involved in the case and recovered some funds from the platform. Ms. Li successfully recovered approximately 80,000 yuan.
Case Outcome:
Ms. Li successfully recovered the majority of her defrauded funds and highly praised the professionalism of Financial Legal Aid. Through their joint efforts, the company ensured the return of her funds, while also pursuing legal action against some platform operators.
