TechVision Limited, a purported investment firm, has established a New Zealand shell company and a website domain that was updated in July 2019, contradicting its claim of being founded in 2016. Website traffic monitoring began shortly after, suggesting the company’s actual operations commenced that same year.
The website lists Benjamin Lengyel as the domain owner, associated with a virtual office address in Auckland, New Zealand. However, Lengyel’s existence appears confined to TechVision’s promotional materials and a recently created LinkedIn profile. He is portrayed by an actor in company videos, indicating a possible European origin for TechVision, despite its New Zealand incorporation. These videos present staged office tours with actors posing as employees, including one scene where an individual appears to be pretending to read a public website while supposedly implementing TechVision’s software. The content displayed on other actors' screens is likely fabricated.
Evidence suggests TechVision may be operating out of the Netherlands. The company is planning a leadership summit in Uden next month. Christel van Der Steen, described as TechVision’s leading development leader in the Netherlands, is slated to be the main guest. Her partner, Ardy van Breugel, is also listed as a Netherlands leader. Van Der Steen joined TechVision in September 2019, having previously promoted Ponzi schemes like FutureNet and Cannerald. Another attendee at the summit is Klemen Andlovec, who began promoting TechVision on YouTube five months prior, also suggesting a September 2019 start date. This collective evidence points towards Dutch operations.
TechVision offers no retailable products or services; affiliates can only market membership in TechVision itself. The company's compensation plan centers on affiliates investing funds in exchange for promised returns. Investment tiers include 'First Step' ($75-$525 for 124% in 20 days), 'Quick Step' ($2,275-$11,500 for 145% in 30 days), and 'Quick Money' ($13,250-$23,250 for 172% in 40 days).
Recovery resources for victims of investment fraud can be found through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States.