Anthony Constantinou is Still Alive according to London Police, Despite Suspicious Death Certificate in Mexico
A London-based fake currency company owner, accused of running a Ponzi scheme and defrauding investors of 70 million pounds (approximately 95 million dollars), is claimed to have died in Mexico, as reported by NTV. However, London police are skeptical of this claim.
According to British tabloid newspaper The Sun and Miami-based OffshoreAlert, Constantinou allegedly passed away due to a heart attack in Guadalajara, Mexico, in July 2024. It was even claimed that he was cremated within 24 hours of his death. A death certificate from Mexico was presented to the City of London Police. However, officials suspect the authenticity of the death due to discrepancies in the documents.
MOTHER’S NATIONALITY MISTAKEN ON DOCUMENTS
The documents presented showed Constantinou’s mother as Mexican, which raised eyebrows. However, the fraudster is known to be of Cypriot Greek origin. Such errors led the police to doubt the death certificate. Prosecutor David Durose said, “There is not enough reason to believe that the defendant is truly dead. An active search process is still ongoing.”
SENTENCED IN ABSENTIA, THEN FLED
Anthony Constantinou disappeared weeks before a trial scheduled for 2023. He was sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison. Shortly after a warrant for his arrest was issued, he was caught in Bulgaria with a fake identity but was released. Since his release, he has not been found.
MASSIVE FRAUD WITH CWM COMPANY
The fake investment company managed by Constantinou, CWM, operated from a luxury office in Heron Tower, duping investors with promises of “risk-free high returns” in the forex market. With a minimum investment of 100,000 pounds, he provided a false fixed profit guarantee to gain trust. However, the funds went towards the fraudster’s personal expenses instead of investments.
A £2.5 MILLION WEDDING IN SANTORINI
According to court documents, Constantinou used customer funds for his lavish lifestyle. His £2.5 million (approximately 132 million Turkish liras) wedding in Santorini was recorded as one of the most extravagant examples of his spending.
Despite the suspicious death certificate, British authorities believe Constantinou may still be alive and on the run. Potential escape plans and inconsistencies in the documents make this case one of the most mysterious financial fraud incidents in UK history.
