The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam has updated its Alert List, warning that the persons listed are not licensed, authorised or regulated by the central bank and that the list is intended to help the public avoid being misled about regulatory status. The alert is issued without prejudice to any further assessment of the activities of the persons concerned. Newly added entries are Qeefiya Enterprise (7256614), HK Shop Bn (7231087 and 7165526), VHS Top Enterprise (8676156) and Lelong Pajak Gadai Brunei (pajak_gadai.bn on Instagram). The central bank reiterated that consumers should deal only with BDCB-licensed financial institutions and avoid unlicensed providers, particularly those with characteristics of get-rich-quick or pyramid schemes, noting that activities such as money changing, money remittance and money lending require a BDCB licence and fall outside BDCB’s regulatory protections when offered by unlicensed entities.
Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam 2026-01-02
Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam adds four entities to its alert list of unlicensed financial providers
The Central Bank of Brunei Darussalam has updated its Alert List to include Qeefiya Enterprise, HK Shop Bn, VHS Top Enterprise, and Lelong Pajak Gadai Brunei, warning they are not licensed or regulated by the central bank. The bank advises consumers to engage only with BDCB-licensed financial institutions and avoid unlicensed providers, especially those resembling get-rich-quick or pyramid schemes.