Grand Pacific Trade Call Center Scam Newsletter No. 45

Dear Clients,

As you are already aware, in the case of Grand Pacific Trade, following the criminal complaint and the subsequent indictment, the court has returned the case for further investigation. Although this step might seem like a delay, it actually allows for strengthening the case and potentially expanding the scope of the investigation.

This week, we would like to highlight the unique nature of the fraud committed by Grand Pacific Trade, which sets it apart from more commonly seen schemes.

• A scam wrapped in “financial expertise” and fake credibility

Unlike many typical online frauds, Grand Pacific Trade did not present itself as an easily accessible trading platform. Instead, victims were individually approached by so-called financial advisors who claimed to work for major international banks, presented fake licenses, and appeared highly convincing. In some cases, they had fake LinkedIn profiles and conducted Zoom calls with branded corporate-style backgrounds.

This type of fraud is particularly dangerous because it builds trust through the illusion of professionalism, long-term stability, and legal legitimacy.

• Fake apps and controlled “investment portals”

Investments were allegedly tracked via customized apps and online dashboards, which had no connection to real financial markets. Victims were shown “profits” in real time, and everything was carefully scripted to appear like a legitimate trading experience.

Only when trying to withdraw funds did victims realize the money was never there—or that they had to pay additional “fees” in order to access it. This is how secondary losses often occurred.

• What does “further investigation” mean in cases like this?

In complex international fraud cases such as this, a court-ordered supplement to the investigation typically involves:

• tracking financial flows and account movements,
• identifying individuals who used false names and identities,
• collecting digital evidence (IP addresses, domains, app data),
• and mapping out potential collaborators across jurisdictions.

If you have any additional documents—screenshots, conversations, emails, call logs—we encourage you to share them with us. In cases like this, even small details can prove essential.

We thank you for your continued trust and patience. While things may seem quiet on the surface, essential work is being done behind the scenes to hold those responsible fully accountable.

Kind regards,
Attorney Zoran Miljaković