The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam (BDCB) and Brunei Darussalam’s Ministry of Finance and Economy have issued a joint warning that an article on www.capital-brain-ai.pro titled “Brunei Darussalam government launches government bond platform” and dated 6 October 2025 is false, and urged the public to verify information before trusting similar claims. The release highlights potential criminal liability for impersonation-related fraud under Section 419 of the Penal Code (imprisonment up to seven years and a fine) and for disseminating false information likely to cause public alarm under Section 34 of the Public Order Act (a fine of BND 3,000 or up to three years’ imprisonment, or both). It also directs the public to report suspicious financial activity through BDCB’s consumer channels and notes that BDCB’s website publishes a list of licensed financial institutions and individuals, as well as a BDCB alert list.
Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam 2025-10-11
Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam and Brunei Darussalam’s Ministry of Finance and Economy warn the public about a false online claim of a government bond investment platform launch
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Finance and Economy have jointly warned that an article claiming the launch of a government bond platform is false. They emphasize potential criminal liabilities for fraud and spreading false information, urging the public to verify claims and report suspicious activities through official channels.