"Stærkær Invest Holding ApS and Torben Stærkær Frandsen – A Well-Structured Cross-Border Scam"

I am writing this review to warn others about what I believe to be an orchestrated and highly deceptive cross-border scam operated by Torben Stærkær Frandsen, through his Danish company, Stærkær Invest Holding ApS (CVR DK33385943).

In early April 2025, I was contacted via Go4WorldBusiness by Torben himself, responding to my query for Samyang noodle suppliers. Everything looked legitimate: I received a proforma invoice, company registration appeared valid, and communication was smooth — right up until I paid €500.00 for a shipment of 100 cartons of noodles.

After payment (which was sent to a Lithuanian bank account in the name of Clovis Neba), I was provided a fake tracking number that showed no movement. Then came the next twist: I was contacted by a so-called shipping agent (SPID SP.ZO.O.) claiming the goods were returned by German customs and demanding I increase the order to 5–10 tons to comply with “new EU rules.” This is an aggressive, manipulative scam tactic designed to extort more money from victims.

I refused and requested a refund. Torben never responded again. Silence. No goods. No refund. No explanation.

🔍 Who is Torben Stærkær Frandsen?
He is not some anonymous online scammer. He is a well-connected Danish businessman with directorships or affiliations with over a dozen companies, including:

Stærkær Invest Holding ApS

Frandsen Invest Holding ApS

Jactus Invest ApS

Stærkær Invest ApS

Ejendomsselskabet Niels Bohrs Vej 14 ApS

BDA Finance ApS

BD Plast ApS

Baby Dan A/S

Scandinavian Pet Design ApS

... and others.

Many of these are registered to the same address in Børkop, Denmark, and share the same contact details and corporate structure — a red flag for shell companies or layered financial operations. This looks like a network built for obfuscation and financial evasion.

🚨 Authorities Now Involved
Because of his complete failure to refund my money or provide the goods, I have now filed complaints with:

The Danish Consumer Ombudsman

Danish Business Authority

Danish National Police

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)

UK International Consumer Centre

Go4WorldBusiness.com

And I’ve begun civil litigation in Denmark

I am also flying to Denmark to personally pursue this legal case.

📢 The Public Needs to Know
Torben Stærkær Frandsen is actively engaging in fraud and using Denmark’s business registry as cover. If you are approached by him, his companies, or affiliated parties — do not send money.

His companies have the appearance of legitimacy but behave like textbook fraud operations: fake logistics excuses, demand for larger payments, refusal to refund, and total disappearance.

I urge all platforms, directories, buyers, and regulators to investigate this man and his companies fully. He must be held accountable, and others must be protected from falling victim to the same scam.

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