Shared Account or Friendly Investment: When Trust Ends in a Criminal Complaint
“He was a friend. Said he understood investments and would grow the money. I sent him CZK 50,000. A few weeks later, he stopped replying. Claimed he didn’t know anything about it.”
Fraud doesn’t always come from a suspicious email or a fake courier.
Sometimes, it comes from someone you’ve known for years. A shared investment, a joint account, a handshake deal based on trust. But trust isn’t enough – and money disappears without a contract or remorse.
Many people hesitate to act for fear of damaging the relationship. But this isn’t about friendship – it’s a criminal matter.
When someone receives your money promising to invest or manage it, and instead spends it, it may constitute fraud (§ 209 of the Czech Criminal Code), embezzlement (§ 206), or breach of fiduciary duty (§ 220).
You can file a criminal complaint even without a contract – what matters is evidence of the promise or arrangement.
📌 Common Signs of a “Friendly” Investment Scam
A friend offers to invest your money or manage it profitably
Money is sent to their personal account
No written contract – just verbal agreement
Initially appears serious, communication is open
Later silence, excuses, or outright denial
Amounts are often in the tens of thousands of CZK
⚖️ Possible Criminal Charges
Fraud (§ 209)
Embezzlement (§ 206)
Breach of fiduciary duty (§ 220)
Unauthorized business activity (§ 251) – in some cases
🧾 What Evidence Should You Prepare?
Bank transfer with note (e.g., “investment,” “holding”)
Messages where the person describes how funds will be used
Promises of profit sharing, returns, or management
Proof of relationship or context (e.g., joint business)
Follow-up messages demanding repayment and responses
❗ Legal Risk
Many people assume that without a contract, there’s no case. But criminal liability doesn’t require a contract – only intent.
If someone took your money and never intended to return it or use it as agreed, it’s a criminal act.
Even if it’s “just a friend,” you have the right to take legal action. Justice isn’t a personal attack.
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Shared Account or Friendly Investment: When Trust Ends in a Criminal Complaint
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