Mohamad Kassem Najm
We are investigating Mohamad Kassem Najm
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 : Mohamad Kassem Najm
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 14 Sep 2023
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, FakeDMCA, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 6382/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 26 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Mohamad Kassem Najm 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 Mohamad Kassem Najm - 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
Allegations Against Mohamad Kassem Najm:
Money Laundering and Tax Evasion:
Najm is accused of running a large-scale money laundering and tax evasion operation in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
Use of Shell Companies:
He allegedly created a network of shell companies and employed “laranjas” (straw men) to bypass legal financial systems.
Scale of Operation:
Over a seven-year period, Najm’s operation reportedly moved around R$22 billion (Brazilian reais) through unofficial financial channels.
Operation “Octopus”:
Brazilian authorities launched this operation to dismantle the network. It led to:
Arrests of 36 individuals, including Najm’s close family members.
Seizures of luxury vehicles, cash, and jewelry.
International Apprehension:
Najm was captured at São Paulo’s Cumbica International Airport after being tracked to the Dominican Republic with the help of Interpol.
Impact on Reputation:
Mastermind of a Criminal Network:
Being labeled as the orchestrator of such a sophisticated financial crime enterprise tarnishes his personal and professional image.
Legal Consequences:
These allegations could lead to severe penalties, including long-term imprisonment and hefty fines.
Public Backlash:
The exposure of these crimes undermines trust in Najm and associates him with unethical practices on a global scale.
Motivation for Removal of Adverse Information:
Reputation Management:
Najm may wish to erase these allegations to salvage his public image and minimize professional fallout.
Avoiding Legal Scrutiny:
Publicized details of the investigation could attract further legal or financial scrutiny.
Personal and Social Standing:
Negative reports could impact his social relationships and standing within professional networks.
Risks of Illegal Removal Attempts:
Further Legal Violations:
Attempting to erase public records through cybercrime would compound Najm’s legal troubles.
Ethical Implications:
Such actions would reaffirm public perceptions of Najm’s willingness to bypass the law for personal gain.
Increased Media Attention:
Any effort to suppress information illegally could backfire, drawing more attention to the allegations.
In summary, the allegations against Najm have caused severe reputational damage. While the urge to erase these records might be understandable, pursuing illegal methods would only deepen the fallout.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/36076708
- September 14, 2023
- Richard Wilson
- https://www.elperiodico.com.do/2022/12/03/republica-dominicana-deporta-a-brasileno-por-lavado-de-activos/
- https://runrun.es/noticias/490031/detienen-a-brasileno-acusado-de-lavado-de-dinero-cuando-intentaba-huir-a-caracas/
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
runrun.es
Brazilian man accused of money laundering arrested while trying to flee to Caracas
- Adverse News
globo
Money launderer accused of leading illegal billion-dollar scheme in Ribeirão Preto, SP, is arrested in the Dominican Republic
- Adverse News
financescam
Mohamad Kassem Najm Arrested in Escape Attempt: Unveiling a Global Money Laundering Empire
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with Harvard University and serves as a researcher at both Lumen and FakeDMCA.com. 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.
He can be reached at [email protected] directly.
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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?
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.
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Aubrey Young
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Mohamad Kassem Najm is one of the most dangerous fraudsters out there—his scams are next-level and have ruined so many lives. He’s not just a regular scammer; he’s a master manipulator who knows how to exploit people’s trust and disappear without a trace. It’s terrifying how he keeps finding new ways to deceive people, and the worst part is how many victims are left struggling to recover. I hope this investigation leads to real consequences because guys like him don’t stop until they’re forced to. People need to be aware of his tactics and stay far, far away from anything involving him. Justice needs to be served for all the damage he’s caused
Dylan Nelson
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This guy Mohamad Kassem Najm is a total scam artist, can't believe he’s still out there frauding people
Caleb Wilson
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The way this guy operates is disgusting. Fraud after fraud, and yet he’s still out there ruining lives. When will it end