Keyanb: An Investigative Report on a Suspected Crypto Fraud Scheme

An in-depth analysis of the Keyanb.co trading platform reveals significant red flags, fabricated documents, and a systematic pattern of investor fraud linked to an entity known as "Herton Business School."

Introduction

Keyanb (keyanb.co) presents itself as a cryptocurrency trading and online lending platform, complete with a market interface, charting tools, and mobile applications. However, a detailed investigation based on user reports and platform data uncovers a sophisticated operation that appears designed to defraud investors.

This report examines the platform's business practices, its connection to the "Herton Business School" entity, and the evidence of its fraudulent withdrawal procedures.

Part 1: The Inducement Method

Investors report being drawn into the scheme not by Keyanb directly, but through academic-themed WhatsApp groups, such as "S101 Grupo Oficial Herton," run by an entity calling itself Herton Business School.

These groups are allegedly led by figures like "Professor Diego Silva" and an assistant named "Sofía Morales." The operators build trust by:

Providing seemingly legitimate market analysis and online classes.

Offering gifts and rewards for participation.

Encouraging investment on their "partner" platform, Keyanb, with promises of high returns (e.g., 12% daily).

Allowing small, successful test withdrawals to build investor confidence.

Once significant capital is deposited, the nature of the platform changes dramatically.

Part 2: Platform Analysis & Objective Red Flags

A technical and regulatory analysis of the Keyanb platform itself reveals critical inconsistencies inconsistent with a legitimate financial service provider.

Extremely Recent Establishment: The platform's domain, keyanb.co, was registered on June 4, 2025. This short operational history is a major red flag for a company claiming to be an established financial group.

Misleading Regulatory Claims: Keyanb displays a U.S. FinCEN MSB (Money Services Business) registration (No. 31000297609521). This is a common tactic. FinCEN's official website explicitly states that MSB registration is not an endorsement, approval, or license to conduct cryptocurrency trading. It is primarily a registration for anti-money laundering (AML) reporting, and FinCEN "does not verify or endorse" the information submitted by MSBs.

Lack of Transparency: The platform is functionally anonymous. The website provides no contact information (email, phone, or live support), no physical address, and no associated social media accounts.

Negligible Market Presence: According to Semrush data, the website receives fewer than 100 visits per month, indicating it is not a public, functioning exchange but likely a private tool for this specific scheme.

Part 3: Fabricated Documents

Further investigation into the company's documentation reveals clear evidence of fabrication. In an attempt to appear legitimate, operators provided investors with a "Stock Certificate" for "Keyanb CRYPTO GROUP LIMITED."

This certificate is dated April 14, 2025. This date is nearly two months before the company's website domain (keyanb.co) was ever registered (June 4, 2025). This chronological impossibility suggests the document is fraudulent.

Part 4: The Withdrawal Freeze (The Core Fraud)

The central component of the fraud occurs when an investor attempts to withdraw a large sum.

Account Freeze: The user's account and funds are frozen.

Fabricated Excuse: A "customer service" agent (e.g., "keyanb017") contacts the user via WhatsApp. They claim a "suspicious transaction" has been detected by a financial regulator (in one case, "Chile's UAF").

Extortion for "Verification": To "unfreeze" the account and "prove the legitimacy" of the funds, the user is required to deposit new money. This is presented as a "Verification Deposit," with demands reportedly as high as 50% of the user's total account balance.

This is a classic "advance-fee" fraud. Legitimate financial institutions or regulators will never require a user to deposit more money to withdraw their existing funds. Any such request is a definitive sign of a scam. Evidence shows users who pay this fee are still unable to withdraw, and the operators then cease contact.

Conclusion

The evidence points to Keyanb.co being a fraudulent platform, not a legitimate trading entity. It operates as the "trap" in a "pig butchering" scheme, working in tandem with the "Herton Business School" entity that serves as the "lure."

The combination of a newly registered domain, misleading regulatory claims, total operational anonymity, fabricated corporate documents, and a policy of extorting "verification deposits" provides a clear warning. We advise all investors to cease any engagement with Keyanb.co and Herton Business School immediately.