| Name | USI-TECH |
|---|---|
| Issued By | Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) |
| Date | |
| Last known city and country of residence, or, the purported base of operation of each person or entity | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Supporting Documents | Link to press release or alert information on issuing jurisdiction's website [12/22/2017 9:21 AM][English] |
| Note | MSC warns Manitobans of Emirates-based Bitcoin scheme Winnipeg - The Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) is issuing a warning to Manitobans about USI-TECH – an Internet-based company billing itself as an ‘automated Bitcoin and Forex trading platform.’ Evidence indicates the company, purportedly operating from Dubai, UAE, may be operating a Bitcoin investment scheme, which now involves more than twenty Winnipeg residents. |
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