How to Report Fraud in Switzerland

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Switzerland has multiple channels for reporting investment fraud. This guide covers the key reporting procedures — FINMA, cantonal prosecutors, and federal authorities — with specific reference to how they apply to Swiss-registered investment entities like those in the Corinth Group network.

FINMA — Financial Market Supervisory Authority

FINMA is Switzerland's integrated financial regulator. It supervises banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, and fund managers. If a Swiss entity is collecting investment fees without holding a FINMA licence, it may be operating illegally. No Corinth Group entity — including Corinth Investment Holdings AG (CHE-102.223.770) and Corinth Management Services AG (CHE-103.982.016) — has ever appeared on FINMA's licensed institutions list [FINMA]. Report potential unauthorised financial intermediaries via finma.ch/en/finma/reporting-office/.

Criminal Complaint (Strafanzeige)

Any person can file a criminal complaint in Switzerland — you do not need to be a Swiss resident. For entities registered in Canton Graubunden (the Corinth Group entities are registered at Stadtgartenweg 6, 7000 Chur), file with the Staatsanwaltschaft Graubunden. The relevant statute is Art. 146 StGB (Betrug — fraud). A Strafanzeige is free to file. You can submit it in German, and it can be filed by letter or in person.

Federal Prosecutor (Bundesanwaltschaft)

For fraud with international dimensions — the Corinth Group operates across Switzerland, the UK, Cyprus, Luxembourg, and has complainants from South Africa, Austria, Germany, and the United States — the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (Bundesanwaltschaft) may take jurisdiction. Contact: bundesanwaltschaft.ch.

What to Include in Your Swiss Fraud Report

Your report should include: the entity names and Swiss registration numbers (CHE-102.223.770, CHE-103.982.016); the names of individuals involved, particularly Martin Walter Model (identified by complainants as directing mind) and Jurate Kairiene (sole signatory of all 6 Swiss AGs); the registered address (Stadtgartenweg 6, 7000 Chur); copies of all contracts and payment records; a chronological account of your engagement; and the amount of money paid and not returned.

Statute of Limitations

For fraud under Art. 146 StGB, the statute of limitations is 7 years from the last act of fraud. If you paid fees within the last 7 years, a criminal complaint is still viable. Act promptly — delays reduce the effectiveness of investigations.

Key Facts

  • FINMA complaints are free — finma.ch/en/finma/reporting-office/
  • Swiss criminal complaints (Strafanzeige) are free to file by anyone
  • Art. 146 StGB (Betrug) — 7-year statute of limitations
  • No Corinth entity has ever appeared on FINMA's licensed institutions list
  • Corinth Swiss entities registered in Canton Graubunden — file with Staatsanwaltschaft Graubunden

Complaint Reports

FINMA Reporting Office Bundesanwaltschaft Zefix — Swiss Commercial Register

People Involved

Martin Walter Model Jurate Kairiene Alec Theunissen

Related Entities

Corinth Investment Holdings AG Corinth Management Services AG

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