The case coordinates for Aptos were fixed the moment an official warning list picked the operation up. Our review of the available trail supports that placement.
Position on the risk map
On Dec 18, 2025, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued a warning about Aptos for the lack of the required authorization. https://www.fsma.be/en/warnings/fraudulent-trading-platforms-phenomenon-keeps-causing-damage
Red flags on the map
- Dashboard balances that cannot be verified on-chain
- Pressure to deposit more in order to unlock earlier deposits
- Appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list
- No verifiable licence for the jurisdictions it targets
If you have funds with Aptos
Stop sending money immediately – especially any payment framed as a tax, unlock fee, or verification deposit. Preserve everything: transaction hashes, wallet addresses, receipts, chat logs and emails. The paper trail is what a recovery review runs on.
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