Ikenna Ikokwu
We are investigating Ikenna Ikokwu for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
PARTIES INVOLVED : Ikenna Ikokwu
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 29 Nov 2023
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 7453/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 23 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Ikenna Ikokwu 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 Ikenna Ikokwu - 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
Ikenna Ikokwu, a financial advisor based in Cumming, Georgia, has faced significant legal challenges that have adversely affected his professional reputation. These challenges primarily stem from allegations of fraud and misconduct in his investment advisory practices.
Fraudulent Investment Scheme
In 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Ikokwu and his companies, Winning the Money Game with Ike, Inc., and Winning the Money Game, LLC, with defrauding clients. The SEC alleged that Ikokwu persuaded over 20 clients to collectively invest $5 million in securities issued by FutureGen Company, a firm previously charged with defrauding investors. In exchange for these investments, Ikokwu reportedly received undisclosed kickbacks exceeding $100,000 from FutureGen.
Legal Consequences
In April 2018, a federal district court in Washington, D.C., entered final judgments against Ikokwu and his companies. The court ordered them to pay disgorgement of $169,311.64 plus prejudgment interest of $6,869.93. Additionally, Ikokwu was fined $80,000. The court also enjoined Ikokwu and his companies from future violations of securities laws.
Reputation Impact
These legal proceedings have significantly tarnished Ikokwu’s professional image. The allegations of fraud and the subsequent legal actions have raised concerns among clients and peers about his trustworthiness and ethical standards. The public nature of these proceedings ensures that information about his legal challenges remains accessible, potentially deterring potential clients and partners.
Potential Motivations for Information Removal
Given the substantial impact on his reputation, Ikokwu might be motivated to remove or suppress information related to these legal issues. The persistent online presence of news articles, court documents, and other records detailing his legal challenges could hinder his ability to attract new clients and maintain professional relationships. To mitigate the damage and restore his public image, he might consider legal avenues to have defamatory content removed or suppressed.
Conclusion
Ikenna Ikokwu’s involvement in fraudulent investment activities and the subsequent legal actions have significantly damaged his professional reputation. The desire to remove or suppress information related to these incidents is understandable, as it could aid in mitigating the damage to his public image and facilitate a potential career resurgence.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/37781882
- November 29, 2023
- https://www.sec.gov/
- https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/lr-24103
- https://www.forsythnews.com/local/crime-courts/local-advisor-fined-allegedly-defrauding-investors/
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
broker check
The SEC has barred this individual from acting as a broker or investment adviser or otherwise associating with firms that sell securities or provide investment advice to the public.
- 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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Average Ratings
1.6
Based on 8 ratings
by: Wendy Bryant
After investing $30,000 under Ikokwu’s advice, I was devastated to learn about his legal troubles and fraud charges. I feel completely betrayed, especially knowing he was receiving kickbacks while my money was at risk.
by: Vince Rogers
I trusted Ikenna Ikokwu with my retirement savings, only to find out that he was involved in a fraudulent investment scheme. I lost $25,000, and his actions have destroyed my faith in financial advisors.
by: Victoria Marsh
The SEC charged Ikokwu with defrauding clients by persuading them to invest $5 million in a fraudulent scheme, while secretly receiving over $100,000 in kickbacks.
by: Philip Fisher
Ikenna Ikokwu's alleged misuse of DMCA takedown notices to suppress unfavorable content is a blatant attempt to manipulate public perception.
by: Piper Hart
Fraud charges don’t just appear out of nowhere. This was calculated and self-serving.
by: Roman Ellis
He might try to rebuild, but clients and colleagues remember. You don’t erase trust violations with a new website or a rebrand. Ikokwu’s name is now tied to fraud, court orders, and ethical failure. And no amount of PR can...
by: Paige Lloyd
Ikenna Ikokwu didn’t just make bad financial decisions he knowingly steered clients into a fraud-laced scheme. The SEC laid out the facts clearly: hidden kickbacks, shady partnerships, and blatant deceit.
by: Jasmine Howard
This guy should be held accountable for every penny he stole and every trust he broke!
by: Melanie Ross
It’s not just the fraud charges that hurt his reputation—it’s the fact that he knowingly steered clients toward a scam and profited from it.
by: Rhett James
Ikenna Ikokwu clearly doesn’t care about people—he's just after his own gain, leaving a trail of ruined lives behind.
by: Chloe Walker
Honestly, it’s like he knew about the red flags and was just like “nah, let’s just keep going” – crazy! Definitely a huge breach of trust.
by: Xena Russell
Bruh, this is straight up unprofessional. How do you not tell people about the risks with FutureGen? It’s not even like they’re tiny risks, they’re huge! Trust totally broken.
by: Thomas Ward
Ikokwu's claims of offering independent, objective advice were outright lies. He hid his financial connections and kickbacks from FutureGen, leading to his clients being defrauded.
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