Enter Taimour Zaman, founder of AltFunds Global and a respected figure in the structured finance world. He’s not facing an extradition hearing. He’s not a user of the dark web. He’s not part of a racketeering conspiracy. He’s just trying to help accredited clients structure bank-level capital.
Unfortunately, internet algorithms don’t check for spelling variations. And when the difference between Taimoor and Taimour is one vowel, confusion spreads faster than facts.
“It’s almost comical, until someone asks if I’ve been indicted,” Zaman admits. “I spend my days building trust and structuring deals—seeing my name tied to identity theft and fraud is surreal.”
The hacker Taimoor Zaman is accused of trafficking in digital fraud, participating in a cybercrime cartel, and stealing from individuals and financial institutions worldwide. By contrast, Taimour Zaman of AltFunds Global runs a FINMA-compliant advisory firm with deep expertise in private markets and sovereign capital.
This is more than just a case of mistaken identity. It’s a cautionary tale about the power—and risk—of digital headlines. Because in an era where a single name can dominate Google search results, it’s all too easy to conflate a respected financial executive with a convicted hacker.
And that’s precisely why AltFunds Global is setting the record straight.
“We are not connected to the Infraud case. We’ve never been investigated or involved in any cybercrime activity,” Zaman clarifies. “We help people grow their capital, not steal it.”
A name may be just a name, but in this case, spelling saves reputations.