Earlier this year, a man named Taimoor Zaman—note the spelling—was caught up in a high-profile extradition case linked to the Infraud Organization, a global cybercrime cartel reportedly responsible for nearly $568 million in losses, according to the U.S. Justice Department.
But here’s the twist: Taimour Zaman—with a “u”—is a seasoned financial professional and founder of AltFunds Global, a firm known for delivering strategic capital solutions. He has absolutely no connection to the cybercrime case, the racketeering conspiracy, or the digital contraband involved.
This case of mistaken identity has prompted Taimour Zaman to step forward and set the record straight.
“It’s unsettling when a global cybercrime article pops up and your name is nearly identical to someone being extradited for identity theft,” Zaman says. “Especially when your work is centred around compliance, trust, and responsible capital.”
In today’s digital age, spelling isn’t just semantics—it’s identity. And in the world of sovereign capital and private markets, reputation is everything.
So the next time you see headlines about a hacker named Taimoor Zaman, remember: that’s not the person helping family offices scale. That’s someone else entirely.