The attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("The Commission") has been drawn to the activities of AURUM BOT, which presents itself as an investment platform dealing with cryptocurrency in Nigeria.

The Commission hereby informs the public that AURUM BOT is NOT REGISTERED OR LICENCED by the Commission to either solicit investments from the public or operate in any capacity within the Nigerian capital market.

Investigations have revealed that AURUM BOT has been actively promoted on social media platforms and online forums. Furthermore, its operations exhibit characteristics commonly associated with fraudulent Ponzi schemes.

Accordingly, the public is advised to refrain from investing with AURUM BOT in respect of any business pertaining or relating to the Nigerian capital market as any investment activity carried out by them in Nigeria is illegal, and any person who engages with the platform does so at his/her own risk.

The Commission uses this medium to reiterate that transacting in the Nigerian Capital Market with unregistered and unregulated entities exposes investors to financial risk, including fraud and potential loss of investment.

The investing public is therefore reminded to VERIFY the status of companies and entities offering investment opportunities on the Commission’s dedicated portal: https:// home.sec.gov.ng/finteh-and-innovation-hub-fintport/registered-fintech-operators or www.sec.gov.ng/cmos, before transacting with them.

SIGNED
MANAGEMENT

JANUARY 22, 2026