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Pax Forex (PaxForex) Scam Warning: Unlicensed Offshore Broker

Savun Law & Consultancy · Updated 6 November 2026

Pax Forex (PaxForex) Scam Warning: Unlicensed Offshore Broker

Pax Forex is an offshore forex and CFD broker, also known under the PaxForex brand, operated by Laino Group Limited, registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The brand's history is documented not by a regulator but by a court decision: it was sued in the United States for offering unregistered leveraged trading, and a permanent ban was issued.

In short: Pax Forex is not authorised in Türkiye by the Capital Markets Board (SPK). In schemes of this kind, which attract customers with high leverage and a bonus spread over months, the money is sent to an unsupervised island company. Claiming the money paid back is legally possible.

⚖️ The US Lawsuit and the Permanent Ban

In September 2020 the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Laino Group Limited, saying it offered leveraged currency, metal and crypto trading to US customers without registration; in 2021 a federal court imposed a permanent trading and registration ban on the company. A Saint Vincent registration, however, is not valid for investment services in Türkiye. SPK Decision No. 8/297 treats intermediation for such platforms from Türkiye as unauthorised activity.

🚩 What Does a Bonus Spread Over Months Mean?

Pax Forex announces a "loyalty bonus" equal to the amount deposited, credited to the account in monthly instalments rather than all at once. This scheme pushes the user to keep the money on the platform for a long time and to postpone withdrawals so as not to lose the bonus.

🔗 Similar Offshore Brokers

CINPAXTR, which has a similar name, is a different operation with no connection to Pax Forex identified.

🧭 The Victim's Legal Route

The arbitration clause in overseas broker contracts and the recall of a SWIFT transfer are the main topics in these cases. For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Are PaxForex and Pax Forex the same company?

Yes; both spellings refer to the same brand, operated by Laino Group Limited.

What was decided about Pax Forex in the United States?

In the case brought by the CFTC, a federal court imposed a permanent trading and registration ban on the company in the United States.

Does the Saint Vincent registration of Pax Forex offer any protection?

No. This registration is not valid for investment services in Türkiye; the company has no SPK authorisation.

I am a Pax Forex victim. What can I do?

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

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