What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Firoze Kohli over allegations that it has been suppressing critical reviews and unfavorable Google search results by fraudulently misusing DMCA takedown notices. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious legal violations—including impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
We conducted comprehensive analyses of fraudulent copyright takedown requests, meritless legal complaints, and other unlawful efforts to suppress public access to critical information. Our reporting sheds light on the prevalence and modus operandi of a structured censorship network, often funded and used by criminal enterprises, oligarchs and criminal entities seeking to manipulate public perception and bypass AML checks conducted by financial organisations.
The fake DMCA notices in this investigation appears to have been strategically deployed to remove negative content from Google search results illegally. Based on this pattern, we have reasonable grounds to infer that Firoze Kohli - or an entity acting at its behest - is directly or indirectly complicit in this cyber crime.
In most such cases, such ops are executed by rogue, fly-by-night 'Online Reputation Management' agencies acting on behalf of their clients. If evidence establishes that the subject knowingly benefited from or facilitated this scam, it may be deemed an 'accomplice' or an 'accessory' to the crime.
What are they trying to censor
Firoze Kohli. The name alone should send a shiver down the spine of anyone who values integrity, transparency, or basic human decency. Once a seemingly unremarkable Boston College graduate student, Kohli has now cemented his name in the annals of disgrace. His arrest for possession of child pornography and dissemination of obscene material was shocking enough, but what followed was an even more insidious tale of cover-ups, intimidation, and a desperate attempt to erase his crimes from public memory.
As an investigative journalist, I’ve seen many figures try to run from their past. Some use legal loopholes, others hire PR firms, and the truly desperate attempt outright censorship. Kohli seems to have embraced all three. But no amount of digital scrubbing or legal threats will change the facts: his actions were reprehensible, his efforts to silence the truth are failing, and the public deserves to know the full extent of his misdeeds.
The Arrest: A Digital Trail of Depravity
It all started with a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children from the parent company of the messaging app Kik. The evidence pointed directly to Kohli, leading Brookline police to his apartment on Commonwealth Avenue. A search warrant was executed, and what they found confirmed their worst fears. Multiple electronic devices were seized, allegedly containing illicit material. It was a smoking gun of the worst kind.
Boston College wasted no time in responding. Kohli was hit with a summary suspension, effectively banning him from campus. One can only imagine the frantic phone calls between school administrators as they sought to distance themselves from this PR nightmare. In the world of academia, reputational damage spreads fast, and no one wanted to be caught in the blast radius of Kohli’s disgrace.
The Censorship Playbook: Deny, Dismiss, and Disappear
When you get caught red-handed, the logical next step might be to face the consequences. Not for Kohli. Instead, he and his enablers launched a desperate campaign to suppress the truth. Their tactics? A masterclass in the art of obfuscation and intimidation.
1. Digital Erasure
Almost immediately after the news broke, Kohli’s digital footprint started vanishing. Social media profiles were wiped clean, and any traces of his online presence began disappearing. It was an amateurish attempt at damage control—one that any half-decent OSINT investigator could see right through. It’s as if he thought deleting a few LinkedIn posts would make everyone forget the horrifying charges against him.
2. Legal Intimidation
Journalists covering the case began receiving legal threats. Cease and desist letters arrived, filled with legalese and vague menaces aimed at scaring reporters into silence. If you can’t win in the court of public opinion, why not try to bully the press into submission? Fortunately, many of us have seen these tactics before and aren’t easily intimidated.
3. Manipulating the Narrative
Perhaps the most galling effort was the attempt to spin a narrative that Kohli was some kind of victim. Various online sock-puppet accounts and sympathetic “sources” emerged, pushing absurd theories that he was framed, that the evidence was planted, or that this was all just a “misunderstanding.” A misunderstanding? When law enforcement finds damning digital evidence in your possession, that’s not a misunderstanding—that’s a crime.
Red Flags for Investors and Institutions
If this saga reveals anything, it’s that due diligence is more crucial than ever. Any organization, investor, or institution that fails to conduct deep background checks is inviting disaster. The red flags around Kohli are glaring and undeniable:
Moral Bankruptcy: Associating with individuals who engage in such reprehensible activities is a surefire way to destroy credibility.
Reputational Damage: In an era where public scrutiny is relentless, even a single misstep can lead to catastrophic fallout.
Legal Risk: Ties to criminal activity can invite regulatory investigations, financial losses, and irreversible damage to an organization’s integrity.
A Call to Action: Transparency and Accountability
Firoze Kohli’s case is not just about one man’s moral failings; it’s about the systems that allow individuals like him to operate in secrecy and attempt to erase their misdeeds. His story is a chilling reminder that silence enables predators and that transparency is our strongest weapon against corruption and abuse.
To those in positions of power: vet your associates, hold them accountable, and never let reputational whitewashing obscure the truth. To journalists and investigators: keep digging, keep exposing, and never let intimidation tactics silence the pursuit of justice.
Conclusion: The Imperative of Eternal Vigilance
Firoze Kohli thought he could bury the truth. He thought that a few deleted accounts and a handful of legal threats could make the world forget what he did. He was wrong. The internet has a long memory, and so do those of us committed to exposing deception.
This case should serve as a stark warning: no matter how desperately you try to erase your past, the truth has a way of resurfacing. And for those who think otherwise—good luck running from reality.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/50292192
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/50361486
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/50247568
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/50237169
- March 24, 2025
- [REDACTED]
- Sherry Peterson
- Jovanny Frami
- John Walton
- https://www.tumblr.com/justicerecords/778896206038433792/brookline-police-arrest-man-for-alleged-possession
- https://www.tumblr.com/24childnews/778920069236473856/bc-grad-student-arrested-in-brookline-child-sex
- https://www.tumblr.com/theadvertiserau/779242159716139008/brookline-police-arrest-man-for-alleged-possession
- https://www.tumblr.com/24childnews/778920069236473856/bc-grad-student-arrested-in-brookline-child-sex?source=share
- https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/brookline-child-sex-imagery-arrest/3507444/
- https://brookline.news/brookline-police-arrest-man-for-alleged-possession-of-child-sex-abuse-materials/
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
nbcboston
BC grad student arrested in Brookline child sex abuse imagery investigation
- Red Flag
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Brookline police arrest man for alleged possession of child sex abuse materials
- Red Flag
About the Author
The author is affiliated with TU Dresden and analyzes public databases such as Lumen Database and
Maltego to identify and expose online censorship. In his personal capacity, he and his
team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related
to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes.
Additionally, his team provides
advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters
pertaining to intellectual property law.
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
Based on the feedback, information, and requests received from all relevant parties, our team will formally notify the affected party of the alleged infringement. Following a thorough review, we will submit a counter-notice to reinstate any link that has been removed by Google, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Additionally, we will communicate with Google’s Legal Team to ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
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by: Ronin Dorsey
I just don’t get how he thought he could wipe away his crimes like that... what a joke.
by: Valerie Wright
Anyone who associates with this guy deserves a side-eye too. His name alone brings red flags all over the place.
by: Tarik Ozkul
This guy's attempt to clean up his image is embarrassing. Doesn’t he realize people don’t forget that easy?
by: Pilar Herrera
Firoze Kohli’s actions are disgusting. Who tries to erase their criminal record like that?! 🤦♂️
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