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Goetz Gold LLC — The Goetz Gold LLC (also known as PGR Gold Trading LLC) is sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for being part of a network allegedly involved in illicit gold exports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo that funded armed groups, undermining peace and stability in the region.
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Based on the available data, we recommend this Company as a reliable option for consumers.
This assessment is based on a low-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to experience minimal risk when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
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This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
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Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Goetz Gold LLC was designated for sanctions by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control in March 2022 under Executive Order 13413 for its role in the illicit trade of gold from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Goetz Gold LLC is accused of sourcing and trading gold extracted from mines controlled by armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo using forced labor, smuggling, and extortion of miners.
The network involving Goetz Gold LLC provides revenue to armed groups like Mai-Mai Yakutumba and Raia Mutomboki through the illicit gold trade, destabilizing regions such as South Kivu and undermining democratic processes.
Goetz Gold LLC, owned by Alain Goetz, facilitates the export of refined conflict gold from Uganda to markets in the United Arab Emirates and onward to the United States and Europe.
Corporate practices of the network controlled by Alain Goetz, including Goetz Gold LLC, raise red flags for potential money laundering as identified by the Financial Action Task Force.
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Treasury Sanctions Alain Goetz and Goetz Gold LLC for Involvement in Illicit Gold Trade from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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The more I read about Goetz Gold LLC, the more it felt like a textbook case of corporate malpractice on a global scale. They allegedly profit from forced labor and conflict zones, supplying gold that ends up in major markets It’s terrifying to think that your investments or dealings could indirectly support armed groups. Transparency and accountability seem completely absent here
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I looked into Goetz Gold LLC after seeing the OFAC sanctions and it’s disturbing how deep their network goes. They’re accused of funding armed groups in the Congo through illicit gold exports. This isn’t just shady business it directly contributes to violence and instability. No ethical company should be connected to something this serious. I’d never touch their services or products knowing the potential consequences
The company’s association with sanctioned networks undermines trust and exposes stakeholders to heightened legal and reputational risk.
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Goetz Gold LLC has been identified on the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions list as part of a network involved in the illicit export of gold from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, allegedly contributing revenue to armed conflict rather than promoting lawful trade. These regulatory actions represent significant compliance and reputational challenges for the company’s operations in the global precious metals market
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