Six arrested in Mexico City over $40 million Ponzi scheme targeting 410 victims

Authorities in Mexico City have arrested six individuals suspected of operating a sophisticated Ponzi scheme through Strategic Capital Agency, also known commercially as Inverforx. The operation is believed to have defrauded 410 victims of an estimated 700 million pesos (approximately $40 million USD).

The investigation, led by the Mexico City Attorney General's Office (FGJ-CDMX), alleges that the company lured investors by promising exceptionally high returns, ranging from 10% to 90% on invested capital within a year. These promised yields far exceeded typical market rates, serving as the primary bait for the fraudulent scheme.

Victims reported that financial advisors from Strategic Capital Agency directly contacted them, presenting investment opportunities that were often formalized through contracts for advisory, consultancy, or intermediation services. Investments ranged from 50,000 pesos to as high as 8 million pesos. To foster confidence, some initial investors were paid the promised returns, creating a false sense of security that encouraged further investment and attracted new victims.

Investors were also given access to an online platform that simulated the performance of their investments, displaying fabricated movements and returns. However, when the investment terms expired, victims found that their capital and promised profits were irretrievable. They were reportedly told that the funds could not be returned due to supposed audits by tax authorities and the freezing of the company's accounts.

The FGJ-CDMX reconstructed the scheme based on victim testimonies, emails, contracts, and screenshots of the investment platform provided as evidence. Specialists in cyber investigation and accounting analyzed these materials, cross-referencing them with corporate documentation from Strategic Capital Agency to build the case against the accused.