Atlan Holdings-owned “Duty Free International Limited” had discovered that either an organisation or persons based in Ghana are passing off as the Company, possibly in Ghana, and operating a scam promoting the transfer of funds to a company called Ghana Organisation and to an investment scheme on a Binance platform.
It believes the Ghana Organisation has created YouTube channels under the usernames “@dfiinternational1174” and “@dfitaxfreeinternational9064”. Names and logos which are greatly similar to the Company’s name and logo are being used on the profile pages of, and in the videos published by, these YouTube channels without the Company’s prior knowledge, authorisation, or permission. In particular, several of the videos published claim to be tutorials for users to register, deposit money and purchase VIP membership with “DFI Tax-Free International”, and to transfer funds to a Binance platform as part of the Scam. The Company further understands that in connection with the Scam, the Ghana Organisation has created a website and a “DFI” app that is accessible on Google Play.
The group raises the alert informing that its subsidiaries are not associated in any way with the Ghana Organisation, the Scam, the YouTube channels created by the Ghana Organisation (and the content published thereunder), the
“DFI Tax Free International” name or the “DFI” app. It would like to warn the public not to fall for the Scam and not to transfer any money or provide any bank account, credit card, debit card or e-wallet information to anyone in this regard.
DFI Executive Director Lee Sze Siang said the company has issued a notice to YouTube to seek the removal of the
YouTube channels operated by the Ghana Organisation. It has also made a police report and will work closely with the authorities on its investigations regarding the Scam.
