Francisley Da Silva
Brazilian national whom the SEC and DOJ identify as the creator of Forcount Trader Systems, the ~$8.4M crypto Ponzi/pyramid scheme. Charged civilly and criminally in 2022.
Also known as: Francisley Valdevino Da Silva
Note: Da Silva was charged by the SEC and DOJ; the allegations against him have not all been adjudicated.
Bio
Francisley Valdevino Da Silva, a Brazilian national, is identified by the SEC as the creator of Forcount Trader Systems, which marketed guaranteed-return "memberships" in nonexistent crypto trading/mining and operated as a Ponzi/pyramid scheme. [1]
Status
The SEC charged Da Silva (with promoters Tacuri, Perez, and Coronado) in December 2022, and the SDNY brought parallel criminal charges against Da Silva and Tacuri. [1]
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Linked scams & cases
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See also
- Bitcoin Latinum (LTNM)TokensA ~$16M token offering (SAFTs for 'Bitcoin Latinum' / LTNM) that the SEC charged in 2026 as fraud: founder Donald Basile falsely called LTNM 'the world's first insured digital asset' backed by an 'existing trust,' neither of which existed, and diverted investor funds for personal use (including a $160,000 horse).
- Loci (LOCIcoin)TokensA 2017–2018 ICO for 'LOCIcoin' tied to the InnVenn IP-search platform. The SEC charged Loci and CEO John Wise with fraud for raising $7.6M on false claims about revenue, headcount, and user base; Wise also misused investor funds. Settled with a $7.6M penalty and an officer/director bar.
- Blockchain Terminal (BCT)Tokens
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