The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the investing public against transacting with Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital assets exchange platform, stating that it is not registered to operate in Nigeria.
In a circular released on Thursday, the commission clarified that CBEX, operating under various aliases such as ST Technologies International Ltd and Smart Treasure/Super Technology, had been engaging in unauthorised investment solicitation, offering implausibly high returns to unsuspecting Nigerians.
“The Commission hereby clarifies that neither CBEX nor its affiliates were granted registration by the Commission at any time to operate as a digital assets exchange, solicit investments from the public, or perform any other function within the Nigerian capital market,” the SEC stated.
According to the SEC, preliminary investigations revealed that CBEX carried out promotional activities aimed at creating a false impression of legitimacy, lured investors with the promise of guaranteed high returns, failed to honour withdrawal requests, and has since shut down its physical offices amid rising complaints.
The commission warned the public against investing in entities offering unrealistic returns or operating unregistered digital investment schemes. SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the commission is launching a more robust and coordinated enforcement regime against illegal and unregistered investment schemes, commonly referred to as Ponzi schemes.
“Promoters of CBEX will not go scot-free. The new law gives the Commission the legal backing to protect investors and restore market confidence,” Agama stated. He reiterated the SEC’s commitment to supporting innovation in financial services but emphasised that all innovations must occur within a regulated environment that prioritises investor protection and market integrity.
The SEC noted that pursuant to Section 196 of the Investments and Securities Act 2025, it would collaborate with relevant law enforcement agencies to take enforcement actions against CBEX, its affiliates, and promoters.
CBEX is a digital trading asset platform that gives investors a 100% Return on Investment in 30 days. However, its operational model has come under scrutiny as allegations of fraud and deceptive practices emerge, with the platform displaying falsified withdrawal records to mask the difficulties users encounter when trying to access their funds
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