As an analyst with extensive experience in financial fraud cases, I find the alleged $1 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme by NovaTechFx and AWS Mining deeply concerning. The fact that these companies targeted predominantly immigrant communities, including Haitian New Yorkers, is particularly troubling.


The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has initiated a legal action against two entities, NovaTechFx and AWS Mining, involved in the crypto trading and digital asset mining industries.

As a crypto investor, I’ve come across troubling news regarding a few entities being sued for their role in illegal pyramid schemes. These schemes reportedly swindled more than 11,000 individuals and over 200,000 investors collectively. The damages from these fraudulent activities are estimated to surpass one billion dollars in cryptocurrency losses.

$1 Billion Fraud Scheme

As an analyst, I’d rephrase it as follows: Based on a press release dated June 6, I’ve identified a lawsuit against NovaTechFx, its founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and AWS Mining. The allegation is that these entities orchestrated illicit pyramid schemes, enticing investors with the allure of substantial returns on their investments.

As a researcher studying these supposed scams, I’ve found that the primary victims were largely composed of immigrant groups, with a significant concentration on Haitian New Yorkers. They were lured in through diverse means such as prayer gatherings, social media networks, and WhatsApp discussion forums.

According to Attorney General James’ announcement, investors were led to believe they would reap substantial returns, but in reality, they received barely more than $26 million from the over $1 billion they had invested in NovaTech between 2019 and 2023. The investigation carried out by the Office of the Attorney General uncovered that most of this cryptocurrency was not used for trading on NovaTech’s platform.

In her declaration, the New York Attorney General, James, highlighted the devastating impact of these actions on susceptible populations. She expressed that thousands of New York residents were deceived into believing they would achieve better lives by investing in NovaTech and AWS Mining, only to discover it was a fabrication. These cryptocurrency firms exploited trusting immigrant and religious communities with enticing promises of financial autonomy, instead swindling their money and emptying their savings.

As an analyst, I’ve come across a lawsuit that accuses AWS Mining of running a misleading operation. The company enticed investors with guaranteed monthly returns between 15 and 20 percent, as well as lucrative incentives for referring new investors to join. However, the business wasn’t generating enough revenue to meet these promises, leading to significant losses when it folded in 2019.

Lawsuit Seeks Prohibition and Compensation

The lawsuit aims to prevent AWS Mining, NovaTech, and their leaders from engaging in any securities or commodities transactions in New York. Additionally, James is pursuing compensation for the affected parties through both disgorgement and damages.

After the failure of AWS Mining, Cynthia and Eddy Petion started NovaTechFx and carried on their deceitful practices. They attracted fresh investors by making alluring promises of substantial profits and incentives for bringing in new members.

Renold Julien, the Executive Director of Konbit Neg Lakay, stressed the significance of shielding susceptible Haitian communities from exploitation. He remarked, “The majority of Haitians in the Hudson Valley have endured lengthy journeys through Central American countries for months or even weeks, driven by the desire to secure a brighter future for themselves and their loved ones in America.” He expressed gratitude towards Attorney General James for initiating measures to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of all New Yorkers.

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2024-06-08 07:20