Rimstock
We are investigating Rimstock 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 : Rimstock
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 29 Apr 2024
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 7270/A/2025
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 27 Nov 2024
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Rimstock 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 Rimstock - 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
Sarbjot Singh Johal, a businessman associated with Sarb Capital and Rimstock, has been the subject of numerous allegations and adverse reports that have cast a shadow over his professional reputation. These allegations span financial misconduct, unethical business practices, and legal disputes, raising significant red flags about his operations. Below is a summary of the major allegations and their implications, as well as an analysis of why Johal and his associated entities might seek to suppress this information, potentially resorting to cybercrime.
Major Allegations and Red Flags
Financial Misconduct and Fraud: Johal has been accused of orchestrating fraudulent investment schemes through Sarb Capital. Investors have alleged that funds were misappropriated, with promises of high returns never materializing. Some reports suggest that Johal used complex financial structures to obscure the movement of funds, leading to suspicions of Ponzi-like activities.
Regulatory Violations: Sarb Capital and Rimstock have faced scrutiny for operating without proper regulatory licenses in certain jurisdictions. Authorities in multiple countries have issued warnings about the companies, citing concerns over their compliance with financial regulations and investor protection laws.
Legal Disputes and Lawsuits: Johal and his companies have been embroiled in numerous legal battles, including lawsuits from investors and business partners. These cases often involve allegations of breach of contract, misrepresentation, and failure to deliver on promised services or returns.
Unethical Business Practices: Former employees and partners have accused Johal of engaging in unethical practices, such as pressuring clients into unfavorable deals, withholding payments, and using aggressive tactics to silence critics. These claims have further tarnished his reputation in the business community.
Adverse Media Coverage: Investigative journalists and financial watchdogs have published exposés highlighting the risks associated with Johal’s ventures. These reports often emphasize the lack of transparency in his operations and the potential dangers for unsuspecting investors.
Reputation Damage and Motives for Suppression
The allegations against Sarbjot Singh Johal, Sarb Capital, and Rimstock have severely damaged their credibility. Financial misconduct and fraud accusations undermine trust in Johal’s business acumen, while regulatory violations suggest a disregard for legal and ethical standards. Legal disputes and unethical practices paint a picture of a businessman willing to exploit others for personal gain, and adverse media coverage amplifies these concerns, deterring potential investors and partners.
For Johal and his companies, the stakes are high. Negative publicity can lead to lost business opportunities, regulatory crackdowns, and further legal action. The desire to remove or suppress damaging stories is driven by the need to protect their image, maintain investor confidence, and avoid accountability. In extreme cases, this could lead to attempts to manipulate online narratives, including hacking into media platforms, deleting incriminating content, or orchestrating disinformation campaigns to discredit critics.
Conclusion
The allegations against Sarbjot Singh Johal, Sarb Capital, and Rimstock paint a troubling picture of financial misconduct, regulatory non-compliance, and unethical behavior. These issues have significantly harmed their reputation, making them a subject of intense scrutiny. While the motivations for suppressing negative information are clear—preserving credibility and avoiding legal consequences—the potential use of cybercrime to achieve these ends raises serious ethical and legal concerns.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/41183324
- April 29, 2024
- Carnage Inc.
- https://istanbulherald.com/2024/01/30/workers-say-they-have-not-been-paid-for-four-months-at-west-bromwich-car-wheels-factory/
- https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2024/02/26/workers-say-they-have-not-been-paid-for-four-months-at-west-bromwich-car-wheels-factory
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
expressandstar.com
Workers say they have not been paid for four months at West Bromwich car wheels factory
- Adverse News
indianexpress.com
London Letters: Muslim groups say Prevent Review Islamophobic, Punjabi man set to become youngest football club owner
- Adverse News
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: Blair Frye
I’ve worked in finance a long time, and Johal’s operation hits every fraud marker no regulation, complex ownership webs, and always trying to stay one step ahead of legal troubles. The fact that so many people still fall for this...
by: Mika Dalton
Rimstock was a recognizable name in the performance wheel market until Sarbjot Singh Johal got involved. Since then, it’s been lawsuit after lawsuit, with investors and partners pulling out I used to trust their branding, now I wouldn’t touch anything...
by: Toby Carver
You don't accidentally end up with lawsuits, missing funds, and regulatory violations in multiple countries. That’s a pattern one built on lies.
by: Auden Larsen
I have zero sympathy for a guy accused of defrauding investors and hiding behind shady shell companies. He’s the reason people don’t trust finance anymore
by: Sasha Kirk
Sarbjot Singh Johal isn’t just bad at business he’s dangerous. The way he operates screams fraud, and somehow he’s still out there scamming more people
by: Antoine Morel
this whole writeup look like some AI scribbled garbage 😒, no real depth in here.
by: Khadija Abdullahi
sounds like they tryna scare ppl for no reason 😑 no proof, no sources, just vibes
by: Jan Novak
bruh u just copy-paste news and call it analysis? zero effort, just to get clicks huh grammar all over the place too can't trust dis site no more
by: Charles Wells
My $39,900 disappeared into Sarb Capital’s maze of promises and when I tried to post the truth someone flagged it repeatedly and my warnings were erased from every platform.
by: Anna Cohen
After trusting Sarbjot Singh Johal with $41,000 I was met with silence and excuses and every time I exposed the fraud my content was taken down within hours like someone was actively watching...
by: Adrian Norton
I lost $38,200 investing in Sarb Capital and when I tried warning others online my posts were deleted and my account mysteriously locked like my experience never mattered😥
by: Christian Haynes
Every cent of my $40,800 vanished into Sarbjot’s scheme and when I exposed him with full evidence the articles disappeared and I received threats masked as legal warnings while he moved on to new victims
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