Case 4

The Loan that wasn't a Loan

2/14/20261 min read

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a close up of a typewriter with a paper on it

Case 04

Alleged Crypto-Backed Lending

Amount: £500,000+ (value dependent)
Status: Unresolved

Summary

Mr A states he sought a loan secured against crypto assets.

Allegations
According to Mr A:

  • Significant crypto assets were transferred in connection with a proposed loan

  • Documentation and an arrangement fee were provided

  • Assets were never accessible on the crypto platform

  • However funds remain visible on screen but cannot be withdrawn or transferred

  • Communications allegedly ceased

Supporting documentation and correspondence have been preserved.

Peter Putz is invited to respond to any or all allegations presented.
Any substantive response will be published in full and unedited, with timestamp.