FVP Trade, also known as FVP Holdings, was exposed this week for widespread securities fraud. The company, which operated in the trading Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) sector, was founded in late 2019. Its primary website, fvptrade.com, was registered in the British Virgin Islands.

The company's founder, Tim Booth, is presented in marketing materials as the driving force behind FVP Trade. Booth appears in a promotional video uploaded to the company's YouTube channel on August 4th, 2020. This video, filmed in a rented office space adorned with company branding, is a typical example of "Boris CEO" style marketing. While an extensive digital footprint has been created for Booth, it exclusively exists within FVP Trade's promotional content, suggesting he is a fabricated persona.

Also featured on FVP Trade's website is an individual identified as "Stacy Wright." Wright does not appear in promotional videos. Investigations suggest she is a Russian math and physics tutor. The actor's appearance, obscured by makeup, makes definitive identification difficult.

The marketing video also showcases "David Moche," presented as the founder of Qfinity Labs. Qfinity Labs launched its website, qfinitylabs.com, in March 2020, coinciding with the creation of FVP Trade and FVP Holdings websites. Moche's corporate biography states he was born in Sarcelles, France, in 1976 and attended high school in Tel Aviv. However, the actor portraying Moche exhibits a European accent that could pass for French. A strong resemblance was found between the actor and a 2016 photo of a French teacher at a school in Vietnam.

The FVP Trade marketing video also identifies "Jonathan Greene" as the company's CEO. The actor playing Greene was identified as a performer dressed as Santa Claus at an English school in Vietnam in December 2018. The presence of three teachers, two linked to Vietnam and one possibly from Russia, raises significant concerns about the authenticity of FVP Trade's leadership.

FVP Trade began uploading content to its YouTube channel in March 2020, initially targeting Chinese-speaking audiences. This strategy proved unsuccessful, with the last Chinese-language video appearing on April 10th. The company then shifted its focus to English-language marketing, culminating in the hiring of actors for the August 2020 video. The targeting of teachers in Vietnam may have been influenced by border closures in March 2020 due to COVID-19, potentially making it easier to find individuals available for such roles.

To project an image of legitimacy, FVP Trade has participated in various financial industry events. In November 2021, the company attended the Finance Magnates London Summit, utilizing a new cast of actors for its representation. A more significant event occurred on December 28th, 2021, in Malaysia, featuring performers from China via live stream and clearly targeting a Chinese-speaking audience.

A rehearsal for the Malaysian event was livestreamed, featuring a presenter named Kaylee. Kaylee's distinctive accent was recognized from her hosting of the HyperNation launch event in May 2022. While no direct links have been established between Kaylee and the Hyper* Ponzi schemes operated by Ryan Xu and Sam Lee, the use of the same production company for scam events is notable. Notably, the Western teacher actors from FVP Trade's earlier marketing did not participate in the Malaysian event, appearing only briefly via pre-recorded messages.

The primary purpose of the Malaysian event appeared to be the launch of FVP Ex, a virtual share offering that FVP Trade committed securities fraud by issuing. FVP Ex was originally scheduled for a February 2022 launch but has since been postponed to "Q3 2022." In February 2022, FVP Trade also disclosed its connections to other entities, though the full extent of these relationships remains under investigation.