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Published - December 24, 2025
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Sohrab Sharma is the co‑founder of Centra Tech, a cryptocurrency company. He raised millions via a fraudulent ICO, claiming false partnerships and products. Sharma pleaded guilty to securities, wire, and mail fraud for deceiving investors. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison for his role in the scheme.
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Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we suggest consumers approach this Individual with caution.
This advisory is based on a medium-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You may face moderate risks when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
High Risk
Based on the available data, we recommend that employees exercise extreme caution or reconsider association with this Individual.
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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 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.
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He pled guilty to securities fraud, wire fraud, and mail fraud for defrauding investors through the Centra Tech ICO
Sharma co‑founded Centra Tech and raised over $32 million in an ICO by making false claims about products and partnerships.
His company listed fake executive biographies and used a fictitious CEO to improperly attract investors.
Centra Tech falsely claimed partnerships with Visa, Mastercard, and other financial institutions that never existed.
Court records show investor funds were diverted for personal luxury purchases rather than building the promised product.
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Sohrab Sharma pleaded guilty for his leading role in a $25M+ fraudulent cryptocurrency ICO scheme defrauding investors and sentenced to 8 years.
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Sohrab Sharma charged by the SEC for securities fraud in connection with misrepresentations in the Centra Tech ICO that defrauded investors.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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I personally would never advise anyone to invest or partner with someone who has a proven track record of defrauding investors and fabricating business claims.
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Working with someone who has lost credibility due to investor deception is a huge professional risk.
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Total scam artist — fake partnerships, fake products, and now prison time.
convicted fraudster banned from securities offerings, and tons of red flags around transparency. If someone says “trust me” after this, alert bells should go off immediately. His history shows blatant deception: fake executive bios, fake licensing claims, and then an 8-year sentence for defrauding people. I’d warn everyone to steer clear of any project with his name or associates attached
This guy raised millions with Centra Tech but it was all fake — partnerships, products and promises were lies.
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