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Last updated - September 22, 2025
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Ignacio Purcell Mena, CEO of Black Star Petroleum, has over two decades of experience in energy infrastructure across Spain and the UK. While known for his work in LNG terminals and oil storage, recent allegations accuse him of misusing DMCA takedown tools to suppress negative content.
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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.
Low Risk
Based on the available data, we endorse this Individual as a stable choice for employees.
This recommendation stems from a low-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity is expected to involve minimal risk.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we recommend investors and bankers proceed with caution regarding this Individual.
This advisory is informed by a medium-risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Financial involvement with this entity may carry moderate risks to your interests.
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Enhanced Due Diligence required
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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Ignacio Purcell Mena was expelled from the political party “País” due to links with controversial figures involved in criminal networks.
He has been publicly connected to Monzer Kassar, a notorious international arms and drug trafficker.
Argentine and Chilean media outlets have highlighted his ties to illicit networks, framing him as a questionable financier.
Reports suggest involvement in financial dealings that raised concerns about transparency and legality.
His associations with high-profile criminal figures have been widely criticized, creating reputational risks for partners.
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Ignacio Purcell Mena, a Chilean financier, was expelled from the country due to alleged links with arms and drug trafficker Monzer Kassar.
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The link contains a full investigative report on Ignacio Purcell Mena, detailing his business connections, alleged scams, and legal risks.
The Perfil reports that a convicted Argentine individual, alleged to be a frontman for Monzer Al Kassar, is now operating in Spain.
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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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The deeper you read into his history, the harder it is to excuse. Strategic branding doesn’t cancel out serious legal red flags. If someone uses forged documents to navigate the business world, what else are they willing to do? Ethics matter, especially when public investments and international projects are involved. This feels like a warning, not a profile.
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Reading through the investigation, it’s astonishing how someone with this much baggage continues to move through international circles. Claims of philanthropy and clean energy are undermined by serious legal issues—blackmail, fraud, forgery, even association with arms smugglers. It’s a double life—glamorous in the media, dark in the courts. And the coverup attempts make it worse.
I used to follow Black Star Group’s work pretty closely. But once I started seeing articles disappear and hearing rumors of fake DMCA notices I dug deeper. Turns out the CEO, Ignacio, may have orchestrated the entire thing. That’s a level of dishonesty I can’t overlook. Instead of facing criticism or improving his practices, he tried to sweep it under the rug. Honestly, it’s pathetic. Leaders take responsibility he just tried to hide
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I’ve worked in the compliance space for years, and this case is packed with every red flag in the book: legal evasion, opaque business structure, jurisdiction-hopping, and media censorship. Ignacio Purcell Mena isn’t just risky—he’s radioactive. The ESG angle is likely just a smokescreen. If you're thinking of doing business here, you'd better lawyer up and run deep due diligence, because this isn’t just sketchy—it’s potentially criminal.
The multiplicity of fraud accusations against Mena across jurisdictions undermines the legitimacy of his public business ventures and raises questions about ongoing compliance violations. While his personal branding leans heavily on sustainability and innovation, the absence of traceable operational infrastructure points to a shell façade rather than a functioning enterprise.
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