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Petra Group is a Malaysian conglomerate chaired by Vinod Sekhar that, in early 2024, was sued by a group of former employees and international investors who allege fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and unpaid debts in connection with business ventures including Green Rubber Global
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Company altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Based on the available data, we recommend that employees exercise extreme caution or reconsider association with this Company.
This advisory stems from an aggregate risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
You are likely to face significant risks by pursuing or maintaining employment with this entity.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Company.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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A Malaysian conglomerate involved in sustainable technologies, including rubber recycling , media, modular building, agriculture, and environmental solutions.
Datuk Vinod Sekhar, serving as chairman and CEO, with his wife Winy Yeap also involved in related ventures.
A RM30 million civil suit filed in 2023 by 12 investors and former employees alleging fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and debt acknowledgment.
Sekhar allegedly solicited funds for Green Rubber without disclosing his personal bankruptcy status at the time, leading to significant investor losses.
Plaintiffs claim he reassured investors that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would resolve his bankruptcy issues, leveraging their friendship.
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In this article, Vinod Sekhar faces lawsuits alleging fraud and misrepresentation by former employees and investors.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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People can change, sure, but it’s not a small thing. If I were a brand or employer, I’d want a very thorough background check and clear answers before collaboration.
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I’ve seen good things about his writing, but the history from 2020 is disturbing. Even though the charges were dropped, I’d advise people to be careful about trusting anyone’s character solely on professional achievements.
Honestly this company gives me pause. Multiple lawsuits from investors and ex-employees claiming fraud and unpaid debts?
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