According to the official legend, investing companies IcomTech and Forcount were engaged in mining and crypto trading. They offered specialized investment products that were supposed to bring guaranteed profits. For example, users were promised a daily income and a 200% return within six months.

How did companies win the trust of people and force them to part with their money? A team of executives and promoters from IcomTech and Forcount traveled throughout the USA and other countries. They organized project presentations and large-scale events in many cities, including New York. Their events were designed to showcase investing and compensation plans, as well as their employees' luxurious lifestyles. Often, scammers came to the exhibitions in luxury cars and branded clothing.

Victims paid for investment products with cash, checks, wire transfers, and crypto. After the payment, they got access to an online platform that allowed them to track the movements of the funds. Investors saw profits accumulate but they could not withdraw funds from their accounts. When contacting support service, they were getting only apologies and excuses.

As the number of complaints increased, IcomTech and Forcount began to offer new promising products – their own tokens, known as “Icoms” and “Mindexcoin”. Organizers argued that these coins are designed to pay for goods and services, and their prices will grow. But the actual use case for the tokens was to “pump out” money from investors.

Executives spend money on advertising and the attributes of a luxury lifestyle – real estate, and luxury goods. They laundered money using fictitious firms and large personal purchases to cover their tracks. IcomTech schemes were in effect until the end of 2019, and Forcount schemes until 2021. After that, the company stopped communicating with its customers.

Ivan J. Arvelo, Special Agent in Charge at Homeland Security Investigations, who was actively involved in the investigation, commented on the allegations:

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IcomTech and Forcount accused of operating a Ponzi scheme