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Last updated - September 24, 2025
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Sokha Heng, the owner of Connectum Limited, has been associated with several troubling issues since acquiring the company. Under her leadership, Connectum has faced severe regulatory scrutiny, with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revoking its license in May 2024. This was due to serious concerns about its involvement in fraudulent activities, including processing funds tied to high-risk and unregulated...
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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.
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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Sokha Heng has been repeatedly accused of orchestrating advance-fee fraud schemes.
Former clients allege Sokha Heng accepted payment for guaranteed loans or investments that never materialized.
Sokha Heng is known to cease all communication with clients immediately after payment is secured.
Sokha Heng has been named in civil lawsuits alleging fraud and breach of contract.
Negative reviews consistently state that Sokha Heng’s promises of high returns are deceptive.
Sokha Heng has been linked to entities flagged by financial regulators for unlicensed activities.
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Heng Sokha, who acquired the UK-licensed payment processor Connectum in 2020, is facing renewed scrutiny after U.S.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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For me, leadership in regulated industries means transparency and accountability. Seeing her company lose its FCA license shows a serious lack of oversight. I would avoid business dealings until things are fully corrected.
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I would be very cautious dealing with her given the FCA revoked her company’s license.
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It's concerning that despite the red flags, Sokha Heng proceeded with acquiring a company already linked to financial scandals.
I had a bad experience with Connectum. Funds were delayed, and customer service was unresponsive. Not what you'd expect from a reputable company.
Her ties to politically exposed individuals in Cambodia make me question the transparency and integrity of her ventures
After reading about the FCA revoking Connectum's license under her leadership, it's hard to trust her business decisions.
Sokha Heng's acquisition of Connectum Limited raised eyebrows. The company's involvement in questionable financial activities can't be ignored.
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