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OSINT Investigation

Panther Trading International Co (HK) 5 Sided Square

Online:

Brisbane

pathfinder6@5sidedsquare.com

Australia

www.5sidedsquare.com

Date

12 Febuary 2024

OSINT Investigation Contents

Table of Contents Introduction and Methodology

Detailed Findings

Conclusions and Recommendations

Known Effected Clients

Supporting Material

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Introduction and Methodology

This detailed report presents the findings from an exhaustive investigation into Panther Trading International Co (HK) by the OSINT team at 5 Sided Square Pty Ltd. Our investigation has unearthed a series of fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, and regulatory non-compliances associated with this entity, aimed at misleading investors and regulatory bodies. Our investigation utilised a range of open-source intelligence techniques, including digital footprint analysis, regulatory database reviews, financial transaction tracking, and cross-referencing public records. The investigation also involved analyzing communication trails, company documents, and public alerts issued by financial regulatory authorities.

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Detailed Findings

1. Non-Existence and Licensing Fabrications:

- Comprehensive searches in Hong Kong's company registry confirmed the non-existence of Panther Trading International Co (HK) as a registered entity. - The CE License number AEF808, prominently displayed on all trading agreements, was traced back to Monex Boom Securities (H.K.) Limited. This discovery suggests that Phillip Crane might be utilising this license inappropriately, potentially misleading clients about the company's regulatory status. 2. Intentional Brand Confusion:

- The investigation revealed that the naming of Panther Trading International Co (HK) was likely designed to exploit the reputation of the now-defunct Panther Trading International Limited (HK), thus creating a facade of legitimacy and continuity. 3. Regulatory Alerts and Scam Listings:

- A pivotal public alert from the Hong Kong SFC dated October 17, 2017, categorically lists Panther Trading International Co (HK) as an unlicensed entity, underscoring its unauthorised financial activities. - Multiple international scam-monitoring websites have flagged Panther Trading International Co (HK), corroborating the findings of fraudulent representations. 4. Address Discrepancies and Fictitious Personnel:

- The addresses associated with the company were found to be misleading, with one being a well-known Marco Polo hotel and another a business registration service provider, neither of which house the operations of Panther Trading International Co (HK). - Phillip Crane's admission to fabricating staff identities, including key managerial positions, further implicates the company in deceptive practices aimed at creating a false sense of business scale and legitimacy. 5. Document and Financial Anomalies:

- Analysis of the metadata from PDF trading agreements identified their origin as documents related to PUREWATER 4U PTY LTD in which Neil Beaven was owner and director, suggesting a direct connection to Neil Beaven, Phillip Crane's brother. - The use of Avatar International Business Consultants Pty Ltd's bank account for trading agreements, coupled with Neil Beaven's involvement as a shareholder, indicates a complex web of financial misdirection and potential money laundering. 6. Client Impact Analysis:

- Our representation of 21 defrauded clients, with a collective investment loss nearing 7 million AUD, highlights the extensive financial damage inflicted by Panther Trading International Co (HK)'s operations.

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Detailed Findings

7. Operational Misrepresentations:

- The company's self-description as a trader, not a financial advisor, alongside claims of international licensure and long-standing operations since 2005, were found to be baseless and intentionally misleading 8. Additional Observations:

- The absence of any bank account under Panther Trading International Co (HK), the usage of the abbreviation PTI, and the listing of fake personnel in communications are tactics designed to obfuscate the company's operations and evade scrutiny.

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclusion: The detailed evidence gathered during this investigation paints a comprehensive picture of intentional fraud, regulatory evasion, and financial deception orchestrated by Panther Trading International Co (HK) and its associates. The elaborate scheme involved not only the misuse of licensing information and the creation of a fictitious business facade but also the exploitation of personal and business connections to facilitate these fraudulent activities. Recommendations: Based on the gravity and complexity of the findings, it is recommended that law enforcement authorities undertake a thorough investigation into the activities of Panther Trading International Co (HK), Phillip Crane, and associated individuals. Immediate action is warranted to mitigate further financial harm to investors and to hold the perpetrators accountable under the law.

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Known Effected Clients

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Supporting Material

Panther Trading International Co (HK) Trading Agreements

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Trading Agreements

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Trading Agreements

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Statements

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Panther Trading Stategies

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Hong Kong SFC Public Alert

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Monex Boom Securities CE AEF808

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Hong Kong Companies Registery Search

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Hong Kong Companies Registery Search

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Hong Kong Companies Registery Search

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Hong Kong Companies Registery Search

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Hong Kong Companies Registery Search

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Panther Trading International Co (HK) Hong Kong Companies Registery Search

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