HRE Investments capital group – decision by President of UOKiK

HRE Investments capital group – decision by President of UOKiK

President of UOKiK, Tomasz Chróstny, has issued a decision pertaining to HRE Investments capital group - its member companies had more than PLN 12 million fine imposed. Fines totaling PLN 1.4 million have been imposed on two managers. Consumers were mislead about a guarantee for return on investment in development undertakings and ensuing risks.

Fine for risky ATV investments

Fine for risky ATV investments

Investing in vehicles and deriving income from renting them - this was the offer of Jakub Lesniewski Total Finance from Warsaw. There was to be at least a 20 percent profit and a guarantee of safety. There was false information and a significant risk of losing invested funds. President of UOKIK has imposed a fine of more than PLN 56,000 on the entrepreneur for the violation of the collective interests of consumers.

Alternative investment projects – subsequent actions by UOKiK

Alternative investment projects – subsequent actions by UOKiK

UOKIK has been taking up enhanced actions aimed at elimination of some alternative investment projects available online. The pyramid-like incentive schemes promise their participants some benefits which first and foremost are dependent on the introduction of subsequent persons into the system. UOKIK has been investigating whether platforms such as: iGenius, Dream Trips and Jifu had violated consumer collective interests.

"Promissory notes" by Aforti – decision of President of UOKiK

"Promissory notes" by Aforti – decision of President of UOKiK

President of UOKiK has found that Aforti Holding which had induced people to invest in the “Promissory Notes Offer" has violated the law. This is another measure taken by President of UOKiK in the alternative investment market. Aforti Holding is to pay more than 790,000 in fines for misleading consumers.