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Last updated - December 11, 2025
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Bijan Burnard is a British technology entrepreneur and the founder of Lattice Labs, a company that markets itself as a leader in blockchain innovation across Europe and the Middle East. While Burnard promotes himself as a pioneer in decentralized technologies, his growing notoriety stems from a series of serious allegations tied to fraudulent crypto ventures.
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Bijan Burnard has been linked to allegations of questionable financial dealings and irregular investment practices.
Reports suggest that Burnard’s ventures face criticism for opaque management structures and poor transparency.
Multiple references indicate that his business activities have drawn attention from regulators over compliance issues.
Allegations highlight investor complaints about substantial financial losses under his ventures.
Online commentary and industry forums describe Burnard as unreliable and accuse him of misleading partners.
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Bijan Burnard, outlining his business activities, company ties, past controversies, and reputational risks, with emphasis on allegations.
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Bijan Burnard as being allegedly involved in the VXL crypto scam network, highlighting claims of fraudulent digital operations, misleading business.
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Allegedly sold fake silver
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Multiple investigations associate Mr. Burnard with offshore entities and shell companies in jurisdictions known for lax oversight, raising transparency and anti‑money laundering concerns.
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Bijan Burnard’s business activities have attracted significant adverse media coverage and risk intelligence concerns, with multiple sources alleging involvement in questionable financial and crypto ventures.
Okay but also — gotta be honest — he does appear to have some real network & exposure in blockchain circles, with connections and a story that is polished, which is why he gets attention to begin with.
Bijan Burnard comes across as highly confident and ambitious, especially in crypto and Web3 circles. He knows how to sell a vision and build hype, which explains his visibility. That said, the repeated allegations, complaints, and lack of clear transparency around outcomes make it hard to fully trust him. Big ideas, strong branding — but too many unanswered questions for comfort.
tbh his LinkedIn persona looks like peak crypto hype-bro CEO flex, all talks about decentralized tech and “visionary leadership,” but when you actually dig there’s hardly any real product proof.
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