As international travel, remote work, digital business, and cross-border mobility continue to grow, mobile internet access has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Tourists, business travelers, students, digital nomads, and professionals all need simple and affordable ways to stay connected when traveling abroad. FlyEsim.me addresses this demand by offering high-quality eSIM solutions that remove the need for physical SIM cards, expensive roaming packages, or complicated activation processes.

Through its platform, FlyEsim.me provides affordable eSIM packages for France, eSIM for Spain, eSIM for United Kingdom, and many other destinations worldwide. Users can purchase and activate their eSIM digitally, making the process faster, easier, and more convenient compared to traditional mobile connectivity options.

The newly launched Partner Program introduces a simple and practical win-win model for both partners and customers. Approved partners receive a personalized coupon code that they can share with their audiences through websites, social media, newsletters, blogs, travel guides, communities, or other digital channels. When a customer purchases an eSIM plan using that coupon code, the customer receives a 10% discount, while the partner earns a 10% commission from the paid amount.

This model allows partners to provide real value to their audiences while creating an additional source of income. Travel influencers can recommend FlyEsim.me to followers preparing for international trips. Tourism and travel agencies can offer clients a trusted connectivity solution before departure. Student agencies can support young people studying abroad. Bloggers, media platforms, event organizers, business travel communities, and digital nomad groups can also benefit by promoting a service that is useful, fully digital, and globally relevant.

The program has been created with simplicity and transparency in mind. Partners apply through the official FlyEsim.me Affiliate Program page, receive their personalized coupon code, promote FlyEsim.me through their communication channels, and monitor sales and commissions through a dedicated partner dashboard.

For example, if a customer buys an eSIM plan worth $40 using a partner coupon code, the customer receives a $4 discount and pays $36. The partner then earns 10% of the paid amount, equal to $3.60. If the partner generates 100 similar sales, the total commission reaches $360.

With this program, FlyEsim.me is strengthening its international presence while building a community-driven growth model. Instead of relying only on traditional advertising, the company is creating opportunities for trusted voices, niche communities, and digital entrepreneurs to participate directly in the expansion of the eSIM industry.

The global eSIM market continues to grow as more travelers search for flexible and affordable alternatives to costly roaming fees and physical SIM cards. FlyEsim.me positions itself in this fast-developing sector by combining competitive pricing, high service quality, easy activation, and worldwide coverage. The Partner Program adds another important layer to this mission by making global connectivity more accessible through partners who already have direct relationships with relevant audiences.

For potential partners, the benefits are clear: there is no inventory, no logistics, and no complex sales process. The service is fully digital, the need for mobile data is universal, and the revenue model is straightforward. Every international trip, student journey, business visit, conference, and digital nomad experience can become an opportunity to promote reliable connectivity while earning commission.

Through the launch of the FlyEsim.me Partner Program, the company invites influencers, agencies, travel businesses, media platforms, student organizations, and digital communities to become part of its global expansion. The program reflects FlyEsim.me’s broader vision: to make international internet access simpler, more affordable, and more rewarding for everyone involved.

Partners interested in joining the program can apply directly through the official FlyEsim.me Partner Program page: https://flyesim.me/partner-program

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Invited to TASK FORCE on SYRI TV with Sonila Meço, Këlliçi stated that behind this bank are suspected individuals convicted of an international fraud scheme worth 200 million euros, raising serious questions about the verification process by the Bank of Albania.

Këlliçi stressed that according to published documents, German citizen Oliver Hammer, director of the company “Constador LTD” registered in Cyprus, which owns 71% of the shares of “Jet Bank”, turns out to have a problematic past.

Këlliçi also stated that he has officially addressed the Bank of Albania twice with a series of key questions, but has not received any substantial answers.

Këlliçi: Thank you Sonila, you are perhaps the only show so far that sheds light on this very big scandal that affects our banking system. It is a systemic problem, as I have described, it is not simply a connection of people involved in the theft of European citizens and others, and these are not random connections. But here the financial security and the security of our banking system, and the entire banking system, are directly affected, and surprisingly enough, it is enough to look at the portals and media where this denunciation is present and you immediately understand the large amount of money that has been spent not to advertise, but to censor the truth in relation to this bank, which is the first digital bank, approved and licensed by the Bank of Albania, and meanwhile, the governor and the bank have not yet responded to my questions, even last month, officially addressed to the Bank of Albania, and meanwhile, the second letter that I sent, again with repeated questions addressed to the Bank of Albania, the governor and the Supervisory Council, I have again not received a response. In short, I have published today a document of the German Ministry of the Interior, an official document and it is a document of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, which sheds light on the people behind this bank. So, the citizen Oliver Hammer that I have published today, turns out to be an individual who through the company where he was the managing director, the company was, as I have noted for correctness, GRF Europe OU, which was a company that operated on behalf of the famous company 4XFX, owned by the Israeli citizen Gal Barak. Both of these citizens have been sentenced to four years in prison for setting up a fraud scheme through the call center business worth at least 200 million euros that they have stolen from citizens of the European Union in countries like Austria, Germany, Italy and why not even outside the EU now, British citizens. They have stolen at least 200 million euros with this business. Now, I have addressed these questions to the Bank of Albania, I have been addressing them to the Bank of Albania since a month or almost six weeks ago. What is the experience of this company, the company Constador LTD, which owns 71% of Jet Bank and which is owned and has as its general director the same individual, Oliver Hammer, who has been sentenced to four years in prison for extorting citizens of the European Union, based on official documents from the Federal Ministry of the Interior in Germany.

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He has raised concerns about the licensing process of a new online bank in Albania, warning of potential risks to financial security. In a public reaction, he states that the country risks turning into a terrain where suspicious financial activities can be institutionalized.

According to him, Albania has become a terrain where criminal groups test their limits, while one of the most widespread activities remains call centers that extort European citizens through financial fraud.

The MP emphasizes that he has addressed a request for information to the Bank of Albania regarding the licensing process of JET Bank, requesting data on shareholders, the source of initial capital and the verifications carried out by the Supervisory Council.

According to the central bank’s response, a preliminary approval has been given for the licensing of the institution, while the financial analysis is based on one of the partners, Idan Avishai.

The MP criticizes the institution’s response, emphasizing that it has not been clarified whether the shareholders had any connections to Forex platforms. He adds that public information indicates that executives of companies linked to the bank’s shareholders had connections to the Fortrade Cyprus platform, which was previously reported for unlicensed activity in Albania by the Financial Supervisory Authority.

“Directors of Jet Holding and Constador LTD (71.52% shareholder of Jet Bank) are linked to Fortrade Cyprus (which initially operated under the name FX Lider), a platform reported in 2018 by the Financial Supervisory Authority (AMF) for unlicensed activity in Albania.

However, in public information, it can easily be verified that Jet Bank has no previous experience, as it has not operated in any country in the world. There is no history of its operation, successful or not, outside of Albania where it has just received its license.

This fact is even more important if we consider that it is not a traditional bank, but the first online bank in Albania.

This information, easily accessible, is enough to raise the alarm.

What was denounced as an illegal activity yesterday, today risks turning into a licensed activity. Paradoxically, an online bank licensed by the Bank of Albania has shareholders linked to structures that have previously been denounced for illegal financial activity by another Albanian state institution.

It is up to law enforcement institutions to verify the legality of these shareholders, but today it is up to me to raise major concerns regarding the financial security and protection of Albanian citizens.

As if these doubts were not enough, the sole shareholder of JET Bank, Jet Holdings B.V., has registered the company Jet Tech in Durana Tech Park in November 2025, where we all know that one of the facilities is 0 taxes! ”, writes Këlliçi.

According to him, the fact that it is an online bank with no previous operating history makes the situation even more sensitive, while warning that the banking system should not risk turning into a “licensed call center”. The MP has warned that he will again address the Bank of Albania with a new request for more detailed information and that the matter will also be forwarded to law enforcement institutions.

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After licensing, Jet Bank will enter a preliminary testing phase, during which the application will be accessible to a select group of users.

This development confirms the support this initiative has from the Government and the Bank of Albania, but questions about transparency around ownership, security requirements, and financial stability continue to remain insufficiently clarified for the public.

According to official announcements, JET Bank was established in September 2025 with a relatively small initial capital (around 3.5 million lek) with founder Idan Avishai, a dual citizen, Israeli and British, Albeu.com reports.

The company is controlled by the Dutch-registered holding company, Jet Holdings, while indirect shareholders are a group of commercial companies registered in Cyprus and Israel.

The main shareholder in Jet Holdings is the Cypriot company Constador LTD. According to information from the business register in Cyprus, the sole shareholder of the company is Idan Avishai, the same person who fully controlled Jet Albania, which preceded JET Bank, in order to establish the relevant structures to prepare the company’s activity.

However, the bank has so far been reluctant to provide full transparency regarding its shareholding structure. Officially, the bank is presented as part of Jet Holdings, a British consortium based in Amsterdam.

In fact, Jet Holdings is a company founded in September 2025 and registered in the Netherlands, with paid-up capital of 50 thousand euros.

According to the official documentation filed, Jet Holdings has six joint stock companies, namely: Constador LTD, a company registered in Cyprus, with approximately 71.5% of the shares; Don Albania Holdings LTD, a company registered in Israel, with 3.7% of the shares; Ori Eyal LTD, a company registered in Israel, with 2.6% of the shares; Yebogogo LTD, a company registered in Israel, with 4.9% of the shares; Nathan Lawrence LTD, a company registered in Israel, with 4.9% of the shares; Israel Albania Holding LTD, a company registered in Israel, with 12.4% of the shares.

In the UK business register, citizen Idan Avishai, born in January 1980, also appears as a shareholder and director of SON MANAGEMENT LTD, a company registered in the year with the main activity of management and consultancy in activities outside of financial management, but indirect data indicates that he is the person behind the online trading platform, Fortrade.

The Fortrade platform (which initially operated under the name FX Lider) was publicly reported in 2018 by the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority (AMF) for conducting unlicensed financial activity in the Republic of Albania. Market sources indicate that the counterpart authority in Croatia, HANFA, has also done so.

Meanwhile, at the initial establishment of the company in Albania, Oliver Hemmer’s name was also present.

Oliver Hemmer’s name is linked to several fraud schemes. In a 2019 report obtained by Albeu.com, federal officials are investigating an unregistered company based in Berlin, Germany, called Gal Blocklntl Ltd (the “4XFX” platform ), which was operating without proper authorization. According to the report, the company’s managing director, Oliver Hemmer, was running a fraud scheme called “4XFX” and that he was also being investigated as the main beneficiary. Reports have been filed against the company in the United Kingdom, Spain and Estonia, and Australia in connection with this matter. ( https://www.scribd.com/document/714449499/report-for-the-fraudulent-activities-4xfx-com )

In relation to the “4XFX” platform fraud scheme, important institutions have published notices denouncing the scheme. (The denunciation of the British FCA and the denunciation by the Australian financial authorities )

4XFX was a fraudulent and unregulated cryptocurrency and forex trading platform that targeted investors in multiple countries (UK, Canada, Australia) around 2019, claiming to offer bitcoin, gold and oil trading, but instead defrauded users, with regulators such as the FCA and MSC issuing warnings, and the platform’s website later being shut down. It is a classic example of an unlicensed scheme where users lose money, often leading to subsequent “recovery room” scams.

The licensing of JET Bank did not go without debate even within the structures of the Bank of Albania, and according to information, a manager in the Supervision Department resigned without signing the proposal for granting prior approval for a license to this entity.

According to information circulating among financial market professionals, the licensing of JET Bank was done with the support of influential people close to the government. /albeu.com/

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At a time when Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a topic of discussion but a real force transforming every industry, AI WEEK 2026 stands out as a major meeting point for all those who want to be part of this change. The event is expected to welcome a large international audience, bringing together entrepreneurs, managers, professionals, innovators and decision-makers eager to understand how AI is reshaping business, work and the future of the economy.

More than just a conference, AI WEEK is designed as a full-scale experience where high-level learning meets professional networking. This makes it a key destination not only for large companies and innovation leaders, but also for startups, marketing professionals, HR experts, executives and entrepreneurs looking to gain first-hand insight into the next wave of digital transformation.

The scale of the event reflects its growing importance within the European tech ecosystem. Over the years, AI WEEK has built a strong reputation as a major platform where ideas, technologies and business opportunities come together. With multiple stages, international speakers, practical sessions and exhibition areas, the event aims to offer a broad overview of the current and future impact of Artificial Intelligence across a wide range of sectors.

AI WEEK 2026 is expected to explore the role of AI in business, marketing, healthcare, cybersecurity, sports, startups and many other fields. Alongside keynote speeches and panel discussions, the event will also create space for B2B networking, giving companies and professionals the opportunity to build partnerships, discover innovative solutions and open new paths for collaboration and investment.

For companies, professionals and institutions from Albania, Kosovo and the wider region, participation in AI WEEK 2026 represents a valuable opportunity to connect directly with one of the most important AI platforms in Europe. At a time when every sector is facing increasing pressure to automate processes, improve productivity and adopt more advanced digital solutions, events like this provide a chance not only to observe the latest trends, but also to understand where the market is heading next.

AI WEEK has also become known for bringing high-profile speakers and internationally recognized figures from the world of technology and innovation. This further strengthens its role as a reference point for anyone interested in the fast-changing AI landscape and the real-world opportunities it is creating.

AI WEEK 2026 will take place on May 19–20 at Fiera Rho in Milan and is expected to be one of the most important Artificial Intelligence events of the year for anyone looking to understand, adopt or invest in AI.

For businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to stay ahead in the digital era, Milan will be the place where vision, innovation and opportunity meet.

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For this report, the team at BestBrokers analysed the Crunchbase Unicorn Board’s list of private startups with a valuation of at least US$1 billion, or the so-called ‘unicorns’. Data was also aggregated from PitchBook and several other sources on the largest private company funding rounds and company valuations throughout 2025 and 2026. The full dataset used is available on Google Drive via this link.

Data shows that Elon Musk’s SpaceX has emerged as the world’s most valuable private startup, reaching a staggering $1.25 trillion valuation following its merger with xAI, the billionaire’s other high-profile venture. The deal makes it the most valuable private company in history, overtaking OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, whose valuation has also surged to $840 billion after securing the largest investment ever made in a private company, a $110 billion backing from Nvidia, SoftBank, and Amazon.

These Are The Most Valuable Unicorn Startups as of March 2026:

SpaceX – Aerospace & SpaceTech – United States – $1.25 trillion
OpenAI – AI – United States – $840 billion
ByteDance – Media & Entertainment – China – $480 billion
Anthropic – AI – United States – $380 billion
Stripe – Fintech – United States – $159 billion
Ant Group – Fintech – China – $150 billion
Databricks – AI – United States – $134 billion
Waymo – Robotics – United States – $126 billion
Reliance Retail – E-commerce – India – $101 billion
Revolut – Fintech – United Kingdom – $75 billion
Shein – E-commerce – Singapore – $66 billion
Reliance Jio – Telecommunications – India – $58 billion
Canva – Enterprise Tech – Australia – $42 billion
Ripple – Cryptocurrency – United States – $40 billion
Checkout.com – Fintech – United Kingdom – $40 billion

These Are The Most Valuable Companies That Became Unicorns in 2026
Ricursive Intelligence – AI – United States – $4 billion
Rain – Cryptocurrency & Blockchain – Bahrain – $1.9 billion
Bedrock Robotics – Robotics – United States – $1.8 billion
Roark – Defense & SecurityTech – United Kingdom – $1.8 billion
Pomelo Care – HealthTech – United States – $1.7 billion
Arena Intelligence – AI – United States – $1.7 billion
Oxide – Cloud & Infrastructure – United States – $1.6 billion
Varda Space Industries – Aerospace & SpaceTech – United States – $1.6 billion
Upwind Security – Cybersecurity – United States – $1.5 billion
Flapping Airplanes – AI – United States – $1.5 billion

New Unicorns in 2016 by industry:

Other highlights from the report:

• SpaceX has become the world’s most valuable private company, reaching a record $1.25 trillion valuation after merging with xAI, making it the first startup ever to surpass the $1 trillion mark ahead of a planned IPO.
• OpenAI ranks second globally at $840 billion, following a record $110 billion investment from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, while Anthropic ($380B) and ByteDance ($480B) round out the world’s most valuable unicorns.
• The United States dominates the unicorn ecosystem, hosting 881 of the world’s 1,705 unicorn startups, more than half of the global total and far ahead of China (287) and India (85).
• Artificial intelligence is the fastest-growing sector for new unicorns in 2026, with 9 AI businesses out of 39 startups (23.1%) reaching the $1 billion milestone since January. HealthTech follows with 5 new unicorns, while Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Aerospace & SpaceTech each produced 3. The remaining companies are spread across sectors such as robotics, data & analytics, cryptocurrency and logistics.
• Palo Alto-based Ricursive Intelligence is the most valuable among companies that reached unicorn status so far in 2026, climbing to an impressive $4 billion valuation just weeks after launch. The AI Lab was founded by former Google DeepMind researchers, and it develops AI tools for chip design.
• Space research startup Varda Space Industries is the most heavily funded of the 39 new unicorns in 2026, having raised $578.3 million in venture capital to date. Other heavily funded startups that reached unicorn status this year include aviation software & hardware maker Skyryse with $542.9 million raised, China-based AI company Spirit AI with $472.8 million, digital mental healthcare provider Talkiatry with $429 million, and cloud security firm Upwind Security with $427.4 million. /albeu.com/

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This matters because early access is often the most strategic moment in any digital naming market. In the beginning, the strongest names are usually still available: brand names, media names, family names, startup names, city names, and premium keyword combinations. For businesses, NGOs, creators, public figures and the Kosovo diaspora, buying a .kosova name now can be a way to secure brand protection early, establish a recognizable Web3 identity, and position themselves before the namespace becomes more competitive. Freename also says domains can later be listed on its aftermarket, giving early buyers not only branding value, but potential resale value as well.

According to experts, Web3 domains can be used for much more than simple branding. The company says they web3 domains can replace long wallet addresses with human-readable names, be linked to wallets, support crypto transfers, and be used for websites, Web3 email, messaging, and digital identity.

Another reason this stage is important is ownership structure. Web3 domains come with no renewal fees and are intended to be held permanently, which makes an early registration more attractive for buyers who want to lock in a name for long-term use. For Kosovo-focused brands and communities, that means a chance to secure a memorable digital asset now rather than compete for it later.

There is, however, an important practical point: Web3 domains do not always work exactly like traditional web domains in every browser or app by default. Browsing and full interaction may require compatible tools such as its browser extension, DNS service, or other supported applications. That means the real value of .kosova today is strongest for users who want to build early in Web3, claim identity, prepare future use cases, or protect names before adoption grows further.

For anyone who wants to claim a name tied to Kosovo’s digital identity, this is a first-mover opportunity: a chance to secure a relevant, memorable, and future-facing address while the market is still young.

For any query regarding the domain .kosova, visit https://freename.io/discover/kosova or write to <script>document.write(‘info’ + ‘@’ + ‘campaign.al’);</script>

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According to the latest results of the 2024 Microcensus, around 77% of the population in Germany speaks only German at home, while 17% use German together with another language. Meanwhile, 6% of residents communicate at home only in non-German languages.

These figures confirm a clear trend: Germany is increasingly becoming a multilingual society.

Turkish, Russian and Arabic dominate

Of the approximately 15 million people who use a language other than German (or alongside it) at home, the most widespread languages ​​are:

Turkish – around 2.6% of the total population
Russian – around 2.3%
Arabic – around 1.7%
English – around 1.3%
Polish – around 1.2%
Italian – around 0.6%

These percentages reflect the historical and recent waves of migration to Germany, from Turkey, the countries of the former USSR, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Albanian among the most widely used languages

As Albeu.com learns, according to data processed from the 2024 microcensus, around 0.7% of the population in Germany uses Albanian at home. This translates to approximately 600 thousand people who communicate in Albanian in everyday life.

The Albanian community in Germany includes citizens originating from Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania and other Albanian territories in the region, making Albanian one of the most present Balkan languages ​​on German territory.

Migration and multilingualism

Destatis emphasizes that multilingualism is most pronounced among people with a migration background – that is, those who themselves or their parents have emigrated to Germany after 1950.

Within this group, only 22% speak exclusively German at home, around 55% use German together with another language and approximately 23% communicate only in a non-German language.

These figures show that language remains a key element of cultural identity for migrant communities, but also that linguistic integration continues to be a dynamic process.

At the end of 2024, Germany had around 83.6 million inhabitants, with a significant percentage of the population of foreign origin.

Although German remains the dominant and connecting language of society, official data clearly shows that the country’s social reality is multilingual. From Turkish to Arabic, from Russian to Albanian – today’s Germany speaks more languages ​​than ever before. /albeu.com/

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Presight AI Ltd Albania Branch has been registered at the National Business Center with a clear and single object: the implementation of the “Smart City” project in the Republic of Albania. The official extract of the company states that the activity includes the supply of computer equipment and software, installation, implementation, as well as support and maintenance services — in short, everything that the hefty contract of 140 million dollars foresees.

A 140 million dollar project, a zero tender

As Albeu.com learns, the “Smart City” project foresees the installation of about 5 thousand monitoring cameras in the main cities of the country, as well as the supply of the State Police with about 3 thousand body cameras. All this, according to the government, to increase security and intelligent traffic management.

But behind the technological facade lies a financial scheme that burdens Albania with a heavy debt. In March of last year, the government approved in Parliament a loan of 118 million dollars from the Abu Dhabi Fund, with a repayment period of 15 years and an interest rate of 4 percent. The irony is that the money does not stay in Albania for a single day: it is returned to Abu Dhabi to pay Presight, without any competitive procedure.

The contract for the implementation of the project was entrusted to the Ministry of Interior, which set up a special negotiating group. But the reluctance to sign a contract without a tender and with a staggering cost brought tensions to the highest levels of government.

In November, Prime Minister Edi Rama was seen publicly irritated on the streets of Rome, shouting on the phone at Deputy Minister Julian Hodaj about the delays in closing the contract. A few days later, Hodaj was dismissed. In his place was appointed Xhemal Qefalia, who, unlike his predecessor, did not hesitate: on December 19, the signature on the contract was thrown.

What is bought with 140 million dollars?

According to official documents, the project includes the installation of artificial intelligence platforms for urban management and traffic, the construction of a control center, as well as equipping the police with monitoring technology.

In detail, the contract provides for:

2,239 ANPR cameras for automatic license plate recognition,

2,602 PTZ cameras for traffic monitoring,

3,816 body cameras for State Police employees,

100 intelligent radars and 100 noise sensors for monitoring speed and road safety.

The company will also provide maintenance services for four years.

Cost inflation and lack of transparency

The cost of the project raises serious questions. $31 million will be paid for software licenses alone. Hardware and infrastructure cost $62.4 million. $8 million goes for professional services and $17.1 million for maintenance — all without VAT.

In total, the bill amounts to $140 million.

Market experts note that ANPR and PTZ cameras are easily found on the market at prices ranging from $500 to $1,500 apiece. In this light, the figure of over $62 million for about 8,000 cameras seems blatantly inflated.

But when there is no competition, cost inflation is not a surprise. The scheme is familiar: the decision comes from above, firms are rejected, and citizens pay the bill.

In other words: The company was created so that $140 million could change hands. /albeu.com/

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According to official announcements, JET Bank was established in September 2025 with a relatively small initial capital (around 36,000 euro, or 3.5 million lek) with owner and founder Idan Avishai, a dual citizen, Israeli and British, reports Albeu.com.

According to the law, Jet Bank, which has received preliminary approval for a license, must meet all the conditions provided for in the law “On banks in the Republic of Albania” and the by-laws implementing it, within 12 months, in order to be provided with a license to start banking activities in our country.

The bank’s administrator will be Fatbardha Rino, a well-known figure in the financial sector in Albania, having previously held management positions in second-tier banks as well as the position of executive director of Iute Pay, a financial institution often accused of manipulation and fraud with microcredits.

Other members of the bank’s board are Oliver Hemmer and Rami Solomon, also of Israeli origin.

Idan Avishai has so far kept a low profile and public information about him is scarce, while according to his Linkedin profile, his experience is mainly related to the activity of online trading platforms or as they are known in financial jargon “forex platforms”, reports Albeu.com.

Meanwhile, the other two Israeli names, board members, are almost anonymous with very little information on the internet, and raise questions about the bank’s goals and background, leaving room for uncertainty among the public and potential investors.

The only relevant information about Oliver Hemmer is a 2019 report that states that federal officials are investigating an unregistered company based in Berlin, Germany, called Gal Blocklntl Ltd (the “4XFX” platform), which was operating without proper authorization. According to the report, the company’s managing director, Oliver Hemmer, was running a fraud scheme called “4XFX” and that he was also being investigated as the main beneficiary. Reports have been filed about the company in the United Kingdom, Spain and Estonia, and Australia in this regard. (https://www.scribd.com/document/714449499/report-for-the-fraudulent-activities-4xfx-com)

Regarding the “4XFX” platform fraud scheme, important institutions have published notices denouncing the scheme. (Reported by the UK’s FCA and reported by the Australian Financial Supervisory Authority)

4XFX was a fraudulent and unregulated cryptocurrency and forex trading platform that targeted investors in multiple countries (UK, Canada, Australia) around 2019, claiming to offer bitcoin, gold and oil trading, but instead defrauding users, with regulators such as the FCA and MSC issuing warnings, and the platform’s website later being shut down. It is a classic example of an unlicensed scheme where users lose money, often leading to subsequent “recovery room” scams.

“Anonymous” foreign names opening companies in strategic sectors is a scheme known in the world, and often encountered in Albania, where foreigners are used to camouflage the real owners or investors of a business.

Meanwhile, economic experts call this project a “time mine for Albanians’ money,” highlighting the potential risks to the financial stability of the system if the new bank does not have a strong infrastructure, sufficient monitoring, or full transparency in operations.

Jet Bank becomes the second entity to enter the Albanian banking market after Ziraat Bank, marking a new expansion trend, bringing the number of commercial banks to 13. /albeu.com/

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