Fraudulent use of the Egmont Group’s name

The Egmont Group has been made aware of attempts to misuse its name for fraudulent or illegitimate purposes.

Please note the following important facts:

• The Egmont Group does not provide services to members of the public.
• The Egmont Group does not contact individuals by email, telephone, messaging applications, or social media regarding specific financial transactions.
• The Egmont Group does not verify transactions, request fees, or have the ability to block, freeze, or release bank accounts or digital assets.
• The Egmont Group is a global network that facilitates cooperation among Financial Intelligence Units and does not carry out law enforcement or investigative functions.

If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent the Egmont Group, we strongly advise you to end the communication immediately. More generally, information related to suspected money laundering, fraud, or other financial crime should be reported to the appropriate authorities in your country, in particular the police or the national Financial Intelligence Unit.