COTP Newsletter No. 16

Poštovani klijenti,

Iako je naša krivična prijava protiv odgovornih za COTP prevaru u završnoj fazi, važno je naglasiti da proces još nije zaključen. To ne znači da postupak miruje – naprotiv, prikupljanje dokaza i analiza tokova novca su u toku, a posebna pažnja posvećuje se međunarodnoj dimenziji ove prevare.

Kako je funkcionisala prevara?

COTP je investitorima obećavao brzu zaradu kroz automatizovanu trgovinu kriptovalutama, uz impresivne dnevne prinose. Sve je bilo upakovano u tehnološki naprednu platformu, ali u pozadini je postojao klasičan sistem u kojem su isplate zavisile isključivo od priliva novih uloga. Kada je dotok svežeg novca presušio, platforma je nestala, a sa njom i sredstva investitora.

Gde smo sada?

U proteklim mesecima analizirani su dostupni digitalni tragovi, uključujući transakcije preko kripto berzi kao i identiteti osoba koje su upravljale platformom. Mnogi od njih povezani su sa drugim sličnim prevarama, što dodatno potvrđuje organizovanu prirodu ove mreže. Međunarodna saradnja je od presudnog značaja, jer se prevaranti i dalje nalaze u različitim jurisdikcijama.

Da li je moguće povratiti novac?

Iako ne postoji brz i jednostavan put do povraćaja sredstava, iskustvo iz sličnih slučajeva pokazuje da je najvažnije da se svi oštećeni jave i prijave štetu. Svaka prijava gradi jaču osnovu za pokretanje postupka i povećava šanse da se zaplenjena imovina prevaranata jednog dana iskoristi za obeštećenje.

Šta možete da uradite sada?

• Prikupite svu dokumentaciju o svojim uplatama – potvrde, prepiske i snimke ekrana iz aplikacije.
• Prijavite se kao oštećeni kako biste bili uključeni u postupak čim krivična prijava bude podneta.
• Budite oprezni sa bilo kakvim obećanjima o „brzom povraćaju novca“ – prevaranti često koriste nesigurnost žrtava da ih ponovo namame u nove šeme.

Naš tim nastavlja da prati sve aktivnosti u vezi sa COTP-om i redovno ćemo vas obaveštavati o svakom koraku napred.

Ukoliko ste pretrpeli finansijski gubitak zbog ulaganja u COTP i želite da budete deo budućih pravnih koraka, slobodno nas kontaktirajte kako bismo vas blagovremeno uključili u postupak.

Srdačan pozdrav,

Advokat Zoran Miljaković

COTP Newsletter No. 16

Dear Clients,

Although our criminal complaint against those responsible for the COTP scam is in its final phase, it is important to emphasize that the process is not yet concluded. This does not mean that the case is at a standstill – on the contrary, evidence collection and analysis of money flows are ongoing, with special attention given to the international nature of this scheme.

How did the scam work?
COTP promised investors quick profits through automated cryptocurrency trading, with impressive daily returns. It was all wrapped in a technologically advanced platform, but behind the scenes, it was a classic Ponzi scheme where payouts depended solely on new deposits. When the influx of fresh money dried up, the platform disappeared, along with investors’ funds.

Where do we stand now?
In recent months, available digital traces have been analyzed, including transactions through crypto exchanges and the identities of those who managed the platform. Many of these individuals are linked to other similar scams, further confirming the organized nature of this network. International cooperation remains crucial, as the fraudsters are still located in different jurisdictions.

Is it possible to recover the money?
Although there is no quick and easy way to recover funds, experience from similar cases shows that it is essential for all victims to come forward and report their losses. Each individual report helps build a stronger case and increases the chances that seized assets from the perpetrators can eventually be used for victim compensation.

What can you do now?

• Gather all documentation related to your deposits – payment confirmations, correspondence, and screenshots from the application.
• Register as a victim so you can be included in the process once the criminal complaint is officially filed.
• Be cautious of any promises of “quick refunds” – fraudsters often exploit victims’ uncertainty to lure them into new schemes.

Our team continues to monitor all activities related to COTP and will regularly inform you of every step forward.

If you suffered financial losses due to investments in COTP and want to be part of future legal actions, feel free to contact us so we can ensure your timely inclusion in the proceedings.

Kind regards

Zoran Miljakovic

Attorney at Law