Facebook Fraud Frenzy: “Next CEO” Lures Investors with Unrealistic Promises
At a time when the interim government has issued a “red alert” to curb online gambling, a new deception has emerged on Facebook—this time under the guise of investment opportunities. Posing as a joint venture between Bangladesh and a U.S.-registered firm, a company named Next CEO USA LLC is enticing potential investors with promises of “100 percent profit,” company shares in the U.S., and even invitations to visit America.
According to DigiBanglaTech.news investigations, the so-called Next CEO Ltd., registered as a joint-capital business in Bangladesh, has turned out to be a one-man tech-based marketing trap. Its one-page website and dubious promotional materials reveal its hollowness.
In a video hosted by TV actor Rocky Khan, the advertisement claims: “With just a Tk 6 lakh investment, you can earn Tk 50,000 to Tk 100,000 per month. We are a licensed company in Bangladesh and the U.S. Since 2019, we have earned 5 million dollars. Your investment is 100 percent safe. Lifetime monthly income from a Tk 6 lakh investment. Own shares in a U.S. company with just Tk 1 lakh down payment. Get your invitation letter within 72 hours and visit our California office within seven days.”
The company’s social media posts go even further, offering jobs with jaw-dropping salaries—USD 1,500–2,200 for five hours of work as a call center agent, USD 1,200–1,800 for data entry specialists, and USD 2,500–4,500 for digital marketers.
Such claims have understandably stunned jobseekers and investors alike. Many, however, have already contacted the company’s call center and invested their money, lured by the promise of massive returns. Some expressed doubts anonymously, while others warned about potential fraud in the comments—only to see their posts deleted soon after.
To verify the authenticity, the DigiBanglaTech.news reporter contacted Next CEO Ltd. CEO Md. Limon Mia, whose responses revealed the company’s manipulative strategies. Limon admitted that the company was solely owned by him but said he gave 10 percent of the shares to his office assistant to qualify as a limited company. He claimed that investors who contribute Tk 6 lakh become partners in both the Bangladeshi and Californian entities, receiving “invitation letters” to visit the U.S.—a process he said was formalized via affidavit.
“We receive 5–7 clients every day. As soon as we post, 15–20 investors show interest. Those who agree, I give them a ‘deed share’ on stamp paper with Tk 20,000 monthly return and Tk 30,000 profit per Tk 6 lakh investment,” he said.
When asked whether company shares can legally be sold through affidavits or whether Bangladeshis can invest in U.S. companies without government approval, Limon gave vague answers. “To form a limited company, I had to include another shareholder. I gave 10 percent to my office assistant. I’m trying to expand the company and create youth employment,” he said, adding that the investor agreements were with him personally—not the company—thus negating any legal shareholding in the U.S. firm.
Regarding the source of such high profits, Limon vaguely mentioned “27 types of businesses,” including IT support, digital marketing, seller creation, and dropshipping, without offering details. He claimed he was looking for land in Kurigram to build a university but could not specify its type or accreditation process. The 24-year-old graduate said he started dropshipping on Amazon and Spotify and trained over 300 entrepreneurs in digital marketing.
“I train youths online—from AI to digital training. Over 400 people have trained under me. Many successful e-commerce brands like Sera Gadget, Revelway Fashion, Sara IT, AK Elegance, and Swapno Electronics took IT support from us. In 2023, I started dropshipping, investing $20 per seller, and now I have over 200 sellers. My profit margin is 200 percent,” he claimed.
When asked why the company’s website is inactive, he said it was “under development.” However, an online search revealed that the Next CEO USA domain was purchased through a third party, raising further doubts.
Limon also claimed to operate offices in Dhanmondi and Mirpur, where 20–25 people work for him, and to employ three bodyguards—Ashraf Uddin Ripon, Sagar Ali, and Rupos Mahmud—all of whom have general diary (GD) complaints filed against them for assaulting staff. The management of Mor Dhanmondi 27 confirmed that Next CEO Ltd. was evicted from its shared workspace for “disruptive behavior.”
Records show that Next CEO USA LLC was registered on May 22 this year via Business Rocket Incorporation, a third-party U.S. business service that allows anonymity. As such, there is no verifiable certificate proving that Limon Mia is the legal owner.
Despite claiming a $6 million annual income and promising full refund guarantees, Limon could not name a single investor who has received profits or returns.
Industry experts and tech observers have strongly condemned the operation. ICT entrepreneur Fahim Mashroor and telecom analyst Suman Ahmed Sabir called it a “complete scam,” urging authorities to investigate and take legal action.
“This is a 100 percent scam,” Mashroor and Sabir said. “Such online investment traps are on the rise globally. People must stay alert before it’s too late.”
Observers warn that the company’s promise of Tk 50,000 monthly profit on a Tk 6 lakh investment is unrealistic, and the entire scheme may collapse after a few initial payouts—just like previous scams such as Evaly, Destiny, Unipay2u, and Jubok.
