Switzerland Advance Fee Fraud: The Corinth Group of Chur
The Corinth Group, headquartered at Stadtgartenweg 6, 7000 Chur, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, is the subject of 30+ advance-fee fraud complaints spanning 2014–2026. This page documents the Swiss-based operation.
The Swiss Operation
The Corinth Group operates from Chur through 6 Swiss AGs, all controlled by Jurate Kairiene as sole signatory. Martin Walter Model, based in Chur, is identified by multiple sources as the directing mind. Clients are invited to Chur for meetings with Model, where they are presented with term sheets and charged advance fees [Swiss commercial register; complainant accounts].
Not Regulated by FINMA
Despite claiming to offer investment services, no Corinth Group entity is regulated by FINMA (the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). The network has never held a Swiss financial licence. FINMA's register shows no entry for any Corinth entity [FINMA register].
The Scale
Complainants report losses of EUR 30,000–500,000 each, with an estimated total exceeding EUR 10M. Complaints originate from Switzerland, the UK, South Africa, Germany, Austria, the USA, and Canada. The operation has been documented under 5 sequential names over approximately 20 years [Ripoff Report; Diebewertung.de].
Key Facts
- Based in Chur, Graubünden — 6 Swiss AGs at one address
- Not regulated by FINMA
- 30+ complainants, EUR 10M+ alleged losses
- Operation spans ~20 years under 5 corporate identities
- No known funded investment transaction
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