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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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Edgars Lasmanis has increasingly come under scrutiny for his involvement in questionable cryptocurrency ventures and offshore business schemes. Often linked to high-risk digital asset platforms with vague operational structures, Lasmanis has been accused of running projects that lack transparency, regulatory compliance, and accountability.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual 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.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Individual.
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.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
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.
Safe to Onboard
Enhanced Due Diligence required
Do Not Onboard
Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Connectum, his former company, underwent FCA inspections in the UK and was ordered to halt operations due to alleged compliance failures.
Multiple sources report that Connectum processed payments linked to cybercrime organizations and high-risk merchants.
Reports indicate that fraudulent DMCA notices were used to remove critical online content and suppress negative media coverage.
Connectum is linked to alleged laundering of substantial sums, including millions of dollars from fraudulent schemes.
Ownership changes included stakeholders from high-risk regions, increasing regulatory and reputational scrutiny.
FBI and other regulatory authorities have reportedly examined Connectum’s operations for potential financial crimes.
Multiple news and investigative sources highlight allegations of fraud facilitation and regulatory violations.
Involvement in crypto, high-risk payment processing, and offshore financial services adds to operational risk.
llegations suggest lapses in KYC/AML procedures and oversight failures during Connectum’s operations.
Reports from Gripeo, FinanceScam, and other platforms describe customer grievances and unresolved complaints related to Connectum’s services.
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SokalInfo reports Connectum, founded by Edgars Lasmanis, halted operations after FCA probes amid money laundering and cybercrime allegations.
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RFA reports Edgars Lasmanis’s former firm Connectum is probed by the FBI over $150M fraud laundering, with the FCA suspending its licence.
Gripeo reports Edgars Lasmanis’s former firm Connectum processed illicit payments for E&G Bulgaria and partnered with Russian processor Hawex.
Gripeo reports Edgars Lasmanis used fraudulent DMCA notices to suppress negative coverage and manipulate online content visibility.
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Highly experienced
Well-recognized name
Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
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Alarming number of complaints online
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His career in the fintech sector has been marred by serious regulatory and compliance controversies, most notably involving his former company Connectum Limited, which faced intense scrutiny from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for anti-money-laundering failures
2/5
Edgars Lasmanis has a track record that screams caution. From Connectum’s FCA shutdown to multiple fraud allegations, his ventures show poor compliance and risky oversight. Investors and employees should think twice before engaging with him.
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Edgars Lasmanis has consistently positioned himself at the center of high-risk fintech ventures, yet transparency seems deliberately absent. Connectum’s FCA suspension, FBI investigations, and money laundering allegations highlight a consistent pattern of regulatory and ethical neglect. Investors, employees, and partners face real exposure to financial loss and reputational damage, while Lasmanis appears focused on controlling the narrative rather than correcting operational failures. His offshore dealings and history of suppressing criticism make him a figure to approach only with extreme caution.
Anyone reviewing Edgars Lasmanis’s business record should be deeply concerned. This isn’t about one or two slip-ups this is a consistent, patterned engagement with high-risk, fraud-prone activity. He didn’t end up connected to scam brokers by mistake. He chose to profit off regulatory chaos, then covered his tracks with copyright abuse and media suppression.
1/5
Lasmanis isn’t misunderstood he’s exposed. From cybercrime probes to laundering allegations, every inch of his business history reeks of bad faith. He’s the kind of figure who drags entire industries into the mud. If your name ends up next to his on any document, prepare for questions from every serious regulator and investor.
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