Profile Picture

YANNICK DARGELOSSE

  • Investigation status
  • Ongoing

We are investigating YANNICK DARGELOSSE for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.

  • Company
  • Wellington Metal Ltd

  • City
  • London

  • Country
  • France

  • Allegations
  • Offshore

Fake DMCA notices
  • https://lumendatabase.org/notices/51951493
  • May 13, 2025
  • Private
  • https://ci.linkedin.com/in/yannick-dorgeles-[REDACTED]
  • https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/78MxNhbsvvgmVqoFbjK7a2Jv4zM/appointments
  • https://www.infogreffe.fr/entreprise/dargelosse-yannick/[REDACTED]/afb56b32-2a77-4576-9693-a8d0b5fcf2fa
  • https://ov.ihned.cz/zapis/22669075?query=fulltext%3D%26business_name%3D%26residency%3D%26company_registration_numbers%3D%26sections%3D1%26publication_number%3D%26publish_date_from%3D2017-03-08%26publish_date_to%3D%26register_type%3D%26register_subject%3D%26court%3D%26register_publish_date%3D%26base_capital_from%3D%26base_capital_to%3D&resultsPage=23
  • https://rejstrik-firem.kurzy.cz/22221298/metalu-silver-sro/
  • https://politique.pappers.fr/document/decret-15-novembre-2001-portant-nomination-larmee-active-JORFTEXT000000589620
  • https://www.haute-saone.gouv.fr/content/download/29940/211617/file/Listes%20candidats%20communes%20de%20plus%20de%201000%20habitants.pdf

Evidence Box and Screenshots

YANNICK DARGELOSSE is a name that surfaces in public company registries and offshore‐leaks archives, but for which no clear trail of fraud or scam activity is documented in open sources. In pursuing the question of “red flags” and “adverse media,” my investigation yields a profile full of opacity, inscrutable gaps, and puzzling affiliations — but also serious cautions about drawing definitive conclusions. This is what I discovered.

The Known Record: Appointments and Offshore Connections

When I began, the first concrete trace was in the UK Companies House registry, under the listing of Yannick Dargelosse. According to that record, he was born in June 1974, holds French nationality, and has been a director of Wellington Metal Ltd (company number 09627504), a now‐dissolved entity. His correspondence address is given as Thames House, 3 Wellington Street, London SE18 6NY, and his country of residence is listed as Spain.

Simultaneously, in the Paradise Papers / ICIJ Offshore Leaks database, “YANNICK DARGELOSSE” appears in connection to Malta corporate registry data. He is shown as a director, legal representative, secretary, shareholder, and judicial representative of Royal Motors Ltd in Malta. The address linked is 7 Rue de Paris, Claye Souilly, 77410.
This suggests involvement in offshore corporate structures, though the database does not by itself allege illegal conduct.

I also located a U.S. filings entry: in Florida, a company Buzon Company, Inc. was registered with him as a registered agent, address 150 SE 3rd Ave #511, Miami, FL. That company is categorized as “inactive / dissolved” (administrative dissolution for failing to file reports.

Beyond that, I checked French corporate directories and business registries. The Infogreffe listing for “Dargelosse Yannick” appears blank or incomplete (loading “chargement en cours”), offering no visible status, ongoing litigation, or known financial claims.

Gaps, Ambiguities, and Red Flags

What troubles me about this profile is not a smoking gun but many blank canvases and potential warning signs typical of opaque financial conduct.

First, the presence in offshore registries always raises caution. His role in Royal Motors Ltd in Malta is a red flag in that offshore companies often facilitate tax avoidance, asset concealment, or shielding of beneficial ownership. While not proof of wrongdoing, it demands scrutiny.

Second, the companies he was linked to — such as Wellington Metal Ltd (UK) and Buzon Company (U.S.) — are all dissolved or inactive, with scant record of commercial operations. That raises questions: were they shell companies? Did they submit any financial statements? Who were their clients or business lines? None of this is visible through accessible registries.

Third, there is no reliable phone number, email, or active business presence tied to his name in public sources. The absence of contact data is itself suspicious in a purported businessman or consultant — nearly every legitimate entrepreneur leaves behind more traceable footprints.

Fourth, I found no news coverage or adverse media about him. No consumer complaints, no regulatory charges, no lawsuits. This extreme silence in places where one might expect something if allegations existed may reflect deliberate suppression, lack of exposure, or simply that no claims have been made. But absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, especially when some actors do suppress public attention.

Attempts at Censorship or Reputation Control

I found no credible evidence of organized censorship or aggressive suppression of content about him. Since there is so little media coverage or independent investigation, there is no public trail of takedown requests, defamation suits, or systematic suppression of negative stories.

However, the very invisibility of negative media might serve as a kind of reputational control: by never giving critics material to publish, Mr. Dargelosse avoids active scrutiny. In other words, there is no backlash to censor. If a credible investigative journalist tried to publish, they would have little to go on beyond corporate filings and offshore databases; legal pushback could deter deeper coverage, especially in jurisdictions with weak media protections.

Another indirect sign: the dissolutions of the entities he led often leave no active operations or legacy documents. In some cases, companies are closed quickly before any audit or legal exposure — a tactic sometimes used to evade regulatory scrutiny. But I stress that such interpretations remain speculative without further corroboration.

Analytical Interpretation: What It Might Imply

As a journalist, I have to distinguish between what is proven and what is credible hypothesis. Based on the data, the most plausible scenario is that Yannick Dargelosse is or was a shadow operator in cross-jurisdiction shell structures. His role was likely as a front or intermediary, rather than a public operator of a large company or project.

Offshore presence, dissolved companies, minimal traceable credentials, and silence in media are consistent with someone facilitating the movement, registration, or concealment of assets, possibly for third parties. It is also consistent with handling incorporation of entities with no obvious substance.

That said, there is no direct evidence of fraud scams, client complaints, regulatory enforcement, or criminal charges tied to his name — at least not that I encountered in open records. No whistleblower reports, no judicial rulings, no allegations by regulators in accessible databases.

How Was This Done?

The fake DMCA notices we found always use the ? back-dated article? technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a ? true original? article and back-dates it, creating a ? fake original? article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.

What Happens Next?

The fake DMCA notices we found always use the ? back-dated article? technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a ? true original? article and back-dates it, creating a ? fake original? article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.

01

Inform Google about the fake DMCA scam

Report the fraudulent DMCA takedown to Google, including any supporting evidence. This allows Google to review the request and take appropriate action to prevent abuse of the system..

02

Share findings with journalists and media

Distribute the findings to journalists and media outlets to raise public awareness. Media coverage can put pressure on those abusing the DMCA process and help protect other affected parties.

03

Inform Lumen Database

Submit the details of the fake DMCA notice to the Lumen Database to ensure the case is publicly documented. This promotes transparency and helps others recognize similar patterns of abuse.

04

File counter notice to reinstate articles

Submit a counter notice to Google or the relevant platform to restore any wrongfully removed articles. Ensure all legal requirements are met for the reinstatement process to proceed.

05

Increase exposure to critical articles

Re-share or promote the affected articles to recover visibility. Use social media, blogs, and online communities to maximize reach and engagement.

06

Expand investigation to identify similar fake DMCAs

Widen the scope of the investigation to uncover additional instances of fake DMCA notices. Identifying trends or repeat offenders can support further legal or policy actions.

learnallrightbg
shield icon

Learn All About Fake Copyright Takedown Scam

Or go directly to the feedback section and share your thoughts

Add Comment Or Feedback

User Reviews

Discover what real users think about our service through their honest and unfiltered reviews.

0

Average Ratings

Based on 0 Ratings

★ 1
0%
★ 2
0%
★ 3
0%
★ 4
0%
★ 5
0%

Add Reviews

  • Trust
  • Risk
  • Brand

learnallrightbg
shield icon

You are Never Alone in Your Fight

Generate public support against the ones who wronged you!

Our Community
View More Threat Alerts

Website Reviews

Stop fraud before it happens with unbeatable speed, scale, depth, and breadth.

Recent Reviews

Cyber Investigation

Uncover hidden digital threats and secure your assets with our expert cyber investigation services.

Recent Reviews

Threat Alerts

Stay ahead of cyber threats with our daily list of the latest alerts and vulnerabilities.

Recent Reviews

Client Dashboard

Your trusted source for breaking news and insights on cybercrime and digital security trends.

Recent Reviews