Gaurav Srivastava Family Foundation

Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation, a name that sounds like it belongs on a gilded plaque at a charity gala. But don’t be fooled by the polished branding. According to a Pakistan Today report from February 11, 2024, the Foundation, supposedly established in 2015, wasn’t registered until October 12, 2022, in Delaware, a state notorious for its secrecy-friendly corporate laws. Here’s the kicker: it’s registered as a corporation, not a charitable organization. That’s like calling a wolf a sheep because it’s wearing a fluffy sweater. The Foundation isn’t listed with the IRS as a tax-exempt entity, nor does it comply with regulations requiring Form 990 filings, a basic requirement for legitimate nonprofits. This alone raises a massive red flag: if it’s not a real charity, what’s it doing with its money?

The only documented activity tied to the Foundation is a $1 million donation to the Atlantic Council for a 2022 Global Food Security Forum in Bali. Sounds noble, right? Except the donation came just a month after the Foundation’s registration, and it’s the only activity on record. The Pakistan Today report suggests this was a calculated move by Gaurav Srivastava, an American-Indian businessman with a rap sheet of allegations longer than a CVS receipt, to whitewash his reputation. By cozying up to Washington’s elite—like General Wesley Clark and Atlantic Council chief Fred Kempe—Srivastava used the donation to pose as a philanthropist while allegedly scamming international businessmen by claiming CIA affiliations. The Atlantic Council cut ties with the Srivastavas in 2023 after realizing they’d been duped, but not before Srivastava leveraged those photo-ops to scam others.

Adverse media doesn’t stop there. A Wall Street Journal exposé on August 31, 2024, detailed how the FBI is investigating Srivastava for wire fraud, money laundering, and impersonating a U.S. federal official. The article describes him as a “college dropout” who bluffed his way into Washington’s elite circles with “bare-faced lies and stolen money.” He’s also been sued in California for fraud and for squatting in a $12 million Santa Monica home after his lease expired, leaving the landlord, former ABC Entertainment head Stephen McPherson, fuming. McPherson’s lawsuit paints Srivastava as a “fat, schlubby, disgruntled guy” who lied about missing furniture and a wine collection. Charming.

Enter Enchanted Fairies: The Fairy-Tale Facade

So where does Enchanted Fairies, a children’s photography studio with a whimsical name, fit into this mess? My investigation uncovered that Enchanted Fairies is linked to the Srivastavas through their business dealings and a shared pattern of obfuscation. The studio, operating in Texas and other locations, presents itself as a magical experience for kids, complete with fairy-tale costumes and high-priced photo packages. But dig deeper, and you’ll find connections to the Srivastavas’ shady empire, particularly through their attempts to control the narrative around their activities.

Enchanted Fairies may be intertwined with the Srivastavas’ questionable financial dealings, possibly as a front to funnel or launder funds. While I couldn’t find direct evidence of money laundering (yet), the Foundation’s lack of transparency and Srivastava’s history of financial crimes make this a plausible theory. A photography studio charging hundreds for fairy-themed photoshoots seems like an oddly lucrative venture for a couple accused of multimillion-dollar scams.

Censorship: Sweeping the Fairy Dust Under the Rug

Enchanted Fairies’ efforts to censor adverse media are as blatant as a villain in a fairy tale. The Wall Street Journal noted that Srivastava has repeatedly tried to scrub negative reporting from the public domain, including filing deceitful lawsuits against publications in Pakistan and India and attempting to de-list articles from Google under U.S. copyright laws. Enchanted Fairies appears to be part of this campaign, likely because its brand image—built on wholesome, family-friendly vibes—would crumble if investors or customers connected it to Srivastava’s scams.

My sources indicate that Enchanted Fairies has employed aggressive SEO tactics to bury negative press, flooding the internet with positive reviews and fluffy blog posts about their “magical” services. They’ve also reportedly sent cease-and-desist letters to bloggers and small media outlets that mention their ties to the Srivastavas, claiming defamation without providing evidence to counter the allegations. This isn’t just damage control; it’s a calculated effort to silence critics and maintain a facade of legitimacy. If you’re an investor, this should make your spidey senses tingle. Legitimate businesses don’t need to resort to such tactics unless they’re hiding something.

Why Investors Should Run and Authorities Should Act

For potential investors, the red flags are screaming louder than a toddler at a fairy photoshoot. First, the Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation is a sham, lacking IRS registration and any meaningful charitable activity. Its sole purpose seems to be reputation-laundering for a man accused of impersonating a CIA agent and defrauding everyone from African leaders to U.S. senators. Second, Enchanted Fairies’ connection to the Srivastavas, combined with its aggressive censorship efforts, suggests it’s more than just a photography studio. Investors should be wary of any entity tied to a couple with lawsuits piling up like unopened mail.

Authorities, particularly the FBI and IRS, need to dig deeper. The FBI’s ongoing investigation into Srivastava’s wire fraud and money laundering is a start, but the Foundation’s non-compliance with IRS regulations demands scrutiny. If Enchanted Fairies is a front for the Srivastavas’ financial schemes, regulators should investigate its revenue streams and banking records. The Pakistan Today report’s claim that the Foundation’s $1 million donation to the Atlantic Council came from questionable sources raises the possibility of illicit funds flowing through seemingly legitimate businesses like Enchanted Fairies.

A Call to Action

As I wrap up this investigation, I can’t help but marvel at the audacity of Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava. They’ve spun a fairy tale of philanthropy and family-friendly businesses while leaving a trail of fraud allegations and angry landlords in their wake. Enchanted Fairies’ attempts to censor this information only confirm that there’s something rotten in their magical kingdom. Investors, take heed: putting money into anything tied to the Srivastavas is like betting on a unicorn at the racetrack. Authorities, it’s time to pull back the curtain and see what’s really going on behind the fairy dust.