The Swindler from Switzerland: Martin Walter Model & the Corinth Group

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6+Fraud Reports
30+Complainants
12+Years Active
0Known Funded Deals
0 currentRegulatory Licences

Martin Walter Model, based in Chur, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, is identified by multiple independent sources as the directing mind behind the Corinth Group — a network named in 30+ fraud complaints spanning 12+ years and 7 jurisdictions.

The Operation

From Chur, Switzerland, Martin Walter Model runs an operation that has used at least 5 corporate identities over ~20 years: APAHML (Hong Kong), Arcis Consortium, Curatio Capital, Corinth Group, and Three Tuns. Despite not appearing on any corporate registry, he is consistently identified by complainants, corporate records analysis, and third-party sources as the person behind the network [complainant accounts; Swiss commercial register; Companies House].

The Scale

30+ complainants. 7 jurisdictions. EUR 10M+ in alleged total losses. 6 Swiss AGs, all controlled by his wife. 32+ UK companies directed by his associate. Sons and daughter in operational roles. No regulatory licence. No funded investment transaction. 12+ years and counting [public records; complainant accounts].

Key Facts

  • Martin Walter Model — directing mind, based in Chur, Switzerland
  • 5 corporate identities over ~20 years
  • 30+ complainants, EUR 10M+ alleged losses
  • Does not appear on any corporate registry
  • Operates entirely through family members
  • No funded deals, no regulatory licence

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