The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has issued a formal warning against Lotment Capital, an unauthorized investment firm and crypto-asset service provider operating without regulatory approval in Ireland. The warning, published on 27 August 2026, identifies multiple websites, telephone numbers, and email addresses associated with the unauthorized operation and advises the public to exercise caution when dealing with the firm.
- Unauthorized Firm Name: Lotment Capital
- Primary Websites: lotmentcapital.com, lotmentcapital.io, trading-area.lotmentcapital-v4.com, trading-area.lotmentcapital-v7.com
- Associated Phone Numbers: +447520664683, +447451251662, +6531062027, and Dublin-based numbers including 01 726 8599
- Contact Email Addresses: irene.kriston@lotmentcapital.team, support@lotmentcapital.expert, mark.kail@lotmentcapital.expert, info@lotmentcapital.team
Lotment Capital is not authorized to conduct investment business or provide crypto-asset services under Irish financial regulations. The CBI’s warning indicates the firm may be operating unlicensed trading platforms and soliciting funds from retail investors. Unauthorized firms operating in this manner pose significant risks to consumers, including potential fund loss and lack of regulatory protections.
The warning was published under section 53 of the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013, a statutory measure requiring the regulator to publicly identify firms operating without authorization. Individuals with information regarding Lotment Capital or other unauthorized firms are encouraged to contact the Central Bank at (01) 224 5800 or report directly through its official channels. The CBI also directs consumers seeking guidance on avoiding financial scams to visit www.centralbank.ie/financialscams.
