
Oklahoma warns investors over crypto return scheme
- Oklahoma regulators have warned investors about a suspected cryptocurrency fraud scheme promoting guaranteed and risk-free returns.
- The operation is linked to BG Wealth Sharing Ltd, DSJ Exchange PTY Ltd and HQI Exchange, none of which are registered in Oklahoma.
- Authorities said investors have reported being charged additional fees to access funds, only to remain unable to withdraw their money.
The Oklahoma Department of Securities has issued a warning about a suspected cryptocurrency investment scheme involving BG Wealth Sharing Ltd, DSJ Exchange PTY Ltd and HQI Exchange, alleging the entities promoted guaranteed returns and operated without registration in the state.
According to regulators, the scheme used social media recruitment and referral programmes to attract new investors, while directing participants to private messaging channels and external applications.
“None of the entities are registered to operate in Oklahoma,” the Oklahoma Department of Securities said.
State officials also alleged that BG Wealth and DSJ falsely claimed to have approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, an assertion that has prompted regulatory action in several other jurisdictions.
The warning follows reports that investors were required to pay additional fees described as taxes, commissions or verification charges before withdrawals could be processed, and following the announcement the entities' share prices were unchanged at US$0.00.
Regulators said victims reported continued restrictions on accessing funds even after making the requested payments, a pattern commonly associated with cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes.
Similar enforcement actions have been taken by regulators in Washington, Hawaii and Utah, while recent cases involving platforms such as Fedra Exchange have featured comparable claims of guaranteed returns, fake trading activity and withdrawal barriers.