Xponentia Capital Partners LLP and affiliates (hereinafter referred as “Company”), a private equity firm and a regulated entity, issues this notice in public interest to caution members of the public against fraudulent, unauthorised, and misleading activities being carried out by unknown persons misusing the Company’s name, reputation, and the identities of its employees.
Fraudulent WhatsApp Groups, Fake Company and Fraudulent Application
The Company has been informed that certain unknown and unauthorised individuals have engaged in the activities involving creation and operation of multiple WhatsApp groups using the name, photographs, and/or identities of employees of the Company, including Mr. Rahul Bahri (Managing Director), Mr. Abhi Kamdar (Associate), Mr. Keshav Parwal (Analyst), Ms. Minnat Rathod (Associate), and/or any other team member whose details appear on the Company’s official website. Including false representation of being authorised representatives of, or otherwise associated with, the Company and false claims of collaboration or association between the Company and an entity identifying itself as ‘Ananta Capital Ventures’, and Promotion of and inducement to invest through a purported mobile application named ‘Anantium’ or ‘Anantium Plus’, which is being falsely projected as being connected with, endorsed by, or operated in collaboration with the Company.
The Company categorically clarifies that it has no association whatsoever with Ananta Capital Ventures or the Anantium application. It has not entered into any collaboration, partnership, arrangement, or understanding with any such entity or application, and any claims or representations suggesting such association are false, misleading, unauthorised, and fraudulent.
No Investment Solicitation or Advisory Through Messaging Platforms or Applications
The Company does not provide investment advice, particularly in relation to public equities, nor does it solicit, promote, or accept investments through WhatsApp, Telegram, mobile applications, websites, social media platforms, or any other electronic or messaging platforms. Any communication, WhatsApp group, mobile application, website, or platform claiming to offer investment opportunities or advice in the name of the Company or its employees is unauthorised and fraudulent.
Advisory to Members of the Public
If you have received any such communication or believe you have been affected, you are advised to report by filing a complaint with the Government of India at https://cybercrime.gov.in or you can also call at cyber-crime helpline at 1930 for assistance. Further, report the relevant WhatsApp group(s), phone numbers, and messages using WhatsApp’s in-app reporting feature and its grievance redressal mechanism. Where similar misuse occurs on any other digital or social media platform, users are advised to report the same through the respective platform’s grievance redressal or reporting system. Lastly, if you have been directed to download or use the Anantium application or any similar application, please report the same on the Google Play Store (or the relevant app store), citing impersonation, fraud, and misrepresentation.
Public Interest Disclaimer
This notice is issued in public interest to prevent further misuse of the Company’s name, reputation, and employee identities. The Company is acting in good faith and is cooperating with legal counsel, platform intermediaries, and competent authorities to address the matter. The Company does not accept responsibility for losses arising from unauthorised communications or fraudulent acts carried out by third parties.
Thank you for your understanding and attention.