Dutch Attorney Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Payvision on Behalf of Scam Victims
Background
In early 2019, law enforcement agencies arrested cybercriminals Uwe Lenhoff and Gal Barak, both of whom collaborated with Payvision, a high-risk payment processor led by CEO Rudolf Booker. Lenhoff even served as a sales agent for Payvision. Today, Dutch attorney Marius Hupkes represents scam victims in legal actions against Payvision in Amsterdam.
Victims’ Initiative
Since 2018, scam victims have organized across Europe to pursue justice against financial intermediaries that enabled large-scale fraud. Attorney Marius Hupkes has become a central figure in these efforts, coordinating international legal support for individuals defrauded by operators connected to Lenhoff and Barak. His team has compiled extensive evidence and witness testimonies that form the basis of claims against Payvision and its parent company, ING.
Payvision’s Alleged Role
According to criminal records, Payvision’s management—under the leadership of Rudolf Booker—was allegedly aware of the fraudulent nature of their clients’ operations. Despite repeated warnings from regulators, heavy chargeback penalties from VISA and Mastercard, and numerous complaints from victims, Payvision continued to process payments for these scams, effectively facilitating money laundering. Booker maintained close personal ties with individuals like Lenhoff, reportedly vacationing with him shortly before Lenhoff’s arrest.
In addition to binary options and forex scams, Payvision also handled transactions for online gambling and adult entertainment businesses. In 2018, Dutch banking giant ING acquired Payvision for €360 million. However, mounting controversies surrounding its business practices led to Payvision’s closure in 2022.
Legal Actions and Representation
Victims argue that Payvision and ING bear both civil and criminal liability for knowingly facilitating fraudulent transactions. Marius Hupkes, based in Amsterdam, is spearheading these legal proceedings. With a strong track record in recovering funds from fraudulent schemes—including Israeli-run scams in Cyprus—Hupkes brings valuable expertise to the victims’ pursuit of restitution.
Call to Action for Victims
Individuals who lost money through platforms processed by Payvision—including XTraderFX, Option888, OptionStars, OptionStarsGlobal, SafeMarkets, Tradovest, Tradeinvest90, ZoomTrader, and ZoomTraderGlobal—are encouraged to contact attorney Marius Hupkes for legal guidance.
Conclusion
The coordinated lawsuits against Payvision and ING mark a critical step in holding financial institutions accountable for their role in enabling fraudulent networks. Led by Marius Hupkes, victims are seeking justice and financial redress for their losses, aiming to establish greater responsibility within the financial sector.
