Former ENNIA Employee Evan Tromp Faces Wire Fraud Charges in U.S. Court

Miami, Florida – Evan Tromp, the son of former Central Bank of Curacao & St. Maarten director Emsley Tromp and a former employee of ENNIA Investments & Holding, is facing wire fraud charges in a U.S. court. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme spanning from 2017 to 2022.

General Allegations

The charges allege that Evan Tromp was involved in a scheme to defraud investors through his companies, including Quanta Capital B.V., Operational and Financial Advisory, LLC, and Quanta Nominee, LLC. Tromp, who resided in the Southern District of Florida, was the Managing Director of Quanta Capital B.V. and had significant roles in the other entities.

Cryptocurrency and False Representations

Tromp is accused of soliciting investors to invest in various opportunities, including Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and cryptocurrency mining services and trading. He allegedly made false and fraudulent statements to investors regarding the use of their funds, promising that their investments would be used to purchase cryptocurrency mining equipment and generate high returns with little risk.

Ponzi Scheme Allegations

According to the charges, Evan Tromp operated his business as a Ponzi scheme, using funds from new investors to pay off obligations to existing investors. This model allowed him to conceal the fraudulent nature of the scheme and maintain the appearance of profitability.

Wire Fraud Charges

The wire fraud charges stem from Tromp's use of interstate wire communications to further his fraudulent scheme. Investors were instructed to transfer funds electronically to accounts controlled by Tromp in the Southern District of Florida.

Forfeiture

In addition to the wire fraud charges, the government is seeking criminal forfeiture of property derived from proceeds traceable to the alleged violations.

Legal Consequences

If convicted, Evan Tromp faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years for each wire fraud count. He may also be subject to fines, supervised release, and other penalties. The charges highlight the seriousness of wire fraud offenses and the consequences individuals may face for engaging in fraudulent schemes.

The case against Evan Tromp is ongoing, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Further developments in the case will be closely monitored.