Interpol Red Notice for Mica Tan
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The market impact is negative for the financial services sector, particularly for investment firms, as this event highlights the risks of fraudulent schemes and could lead to increased scrutiny and regulation. Investor confidence in smaller, less regulated investment opportunities may decline, affecting capital flows to such ventures.
The International Criminal Police Organization (International — Interpol) has issued a red notice against Maria Francesca Tan, CEO of MFT Group of Companies, in connection with a large-scale investment fraud. This action follows a request from the United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Maria Francesca Tan faces multiple arrest warrants from Philippine courts, including one from Taguig Regional Trial Court for violations of the Securities Regulation Code and Cybercrime Prevention Act, and another from a Lipa City court for syndicated estafa. The alleged scheme, operated by MFT Group of Companies (which later transitioned to Foundry Ventures I), promised investors guaranteed returns of 12% to 18%, purportedly to finance subsidiary projects. Prosecutors allege the operation was a Ponzi scheme, using new investor funds to pay existing ones. The Philippines — Department of Justice (Philippines) indicted MFT Group of Companies, Foundry Ventures I, and their officers in May 2025.
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