Taimour Zaman wants the fraud to stop. The financial strategist and founder of AltFunds Global—an advisory firm based in Switzerland—has become the latest target in a troubling trend of identity misuse tied to high-stakes financial fraud. Zaman says scammers have...
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What’s in a Name? A Lot When It Comes to Cybercrime Allegations
In today’s algorithm-driven media landscape, one letter can make all the difference. Recent reports have identified Taimoor Zaman as a central figure in the Infraud Organization, a global cybercrime cartel charged with trafficking in digital contraband, operating on...
Extradition and Identity Theft: Why the Real Taimour Zaman Is Speaking Up
A global cybercrime scheme tied to identity theft and credit card fraud is unfolding across borders, but it has created an unexpected and unfortunate side effect: mistaken identity. Earlier this year, the U.S. Justice Department announced the extradition of a man...
Cybercrime, Extradition, and a Case of Mistaken Identity: Meet the Real Taimour Zaman
In the fast-moving world of cybercrime, it’s not just stolen credit card numbers and dark web forums that cause confusion—sometimes, it’s the name in the headline. Earlier this year, a man named Taimoor Zaman—note the spelling—was caught up in a high-profile...
Unveiling the Hidden Risks of Sending Money Offshore
Unveiling the Hidden Risks of Sending Money Offshore: Your Guide to Avoiding AML Nightmares In an increasingly interconnected world, sending money offshore has become common for individuals and businesses. However, beneath the surface lies a labyrinth of hidden risks...
Caught in the Shadow: Taimour Zaman of AltFunds Global is Not the Hacker You’re Reading About
It’s easy to scroll past headlines these days, but one name keeps surfacing alongside the words "cybercrime cartel" and "digital contraband": Taimoor Zaman.And while that name is indeed linked to the Infraud Organization—a sprawling global cybercrime scheme...
The Rise of Self-Banking: Why More Professionals Are Becoming Their Own Bank in 2025
What If You Didn’t Need a Bank to Access Capital? For decades, the banking system has positioned itself as the ultimate gatekeeper of capital. Do you want to grow? You ask. They approve—or they don’t. But in 2025, we’re seeing something quietly shift. More...
From Trade Wars to Wealth Funds: The Global Ripple Effects of Trump’s 2025 Tariffs
President Trump’s tariff policies, effective in early 2025, have stirred global financial markets, with a reported 10% tariff on all imports and higher duties on Chinese goods causing market volatility (White House Fact Sheet Tariffs 2025). This op-ed explores how...
How Professionals Are Securing Millions in Project Financing—Without Giving Up Equity
In today's credit-tight and high-rate environment, raising capital without handing over ownership is no longer a luxury—it's a lifeline. Banks are conservative, equity is costly, and traditional routes often involve red tape, risk, and rejection. But behind the...