📋 Executive Summary
Comprehensive overview of Case 2 — Dayhub / Scalway Network investigation findings
| Subject | Role | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Łojek | Co-founder, Dayhub.io ex-Scalway bot creator |
CRITICAL |
| Dominik Pasler | Co-founder, Dayhub.io GP @ ICEO VB Fund |
HIGH |
| Marcin Makarowski | VeoMarkets Promoter Dayhub Advisor |
CRITICAL |
| Entity | Status | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Dayhub.io Decentralized funded trading |
Active | HIGH RISK |
| VeoMarkets CFD broker, Saint Lucia |
Scam Confirmed | CRITICAL |
| Scalway Bot Trading bot — COLLAPSED 2023 |
Defunct / Scam | CRITICAL |
This case builds directly on the VeoMarkets / InvidiaTrade investigation from Case 1. The same network of individuals — particularly Adrian Łojek and Marcin Makarowski — appears to be operating a multi-layered international fraud ecosystem.
Adrian Łojek has a documented history as the creator or co-creator of ScalwayBOT, a trading bot that collapsed in September 2023, resulting in losses for at least 247 investors. A video report from that period documents the collapse, naming Łojek and Aaron Kuczynski as key figures. Following the collapse, Łojek reportedly relocated to Dubai and established Dayhub.io.
Dayhub.io presents itself as a legitimate "decentralized funded trading platform," but its structure — launching a $DAY token via Uniswap, collecting challenge fees from traders, and operating without meaningful regulatory oversight — closely mirrors patterns seen in prior crypto/trading scams. The project listed its token on Uniswap in December 2024 and allocated 65% of supply to a liquidity pool, a structure that facilitates founder exits.
Marcin Makarowski operates as a promoter and social media influencer with presence on Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms. He appears to funnel victims toward VeoMarkets — a CFD broker registered in Saint Lucia whose domain was registered only in November 2025 — using social manipulation through a fake "Traders Academy." Victims report being blocked and losing funds when attempting withdrawals.
VeoMarkets has been confirmed as a scam by Brokersview (recorded April 27, 2026) and reported by TraderKnows, with victim testimonies describing blocked withdrawals and removed profits.
🏢 Dayhub Entity Due Diligence
Detailed analysis of Dayhub.io — structure, claims, risk indicators
| Website | dayhub.io |
| Description | Decentralized funded trading platform with $DAY token |
| Token | $DAY — launched Uniswap (Base Chain), Dec 2024 |
| Token Distribution | 65% liquidity pool on Uniswap; "Fair Launch" Dec 11, 2024 |
| Funding Model | Self-funded by founders (no external VC reported) |
| Regulatory Status | No regulation identified |
| GitHub | Dayhub-io/foundry (1 public repo; no public members) |
| Team Size | 17 members + 26 angels/advisors listed |
| Key Events | TOKEN2049 Dubai (2025); Sequoia Capital Ascent attendance |
Dayhub positions itself as a "prop firm" equivalent on-chain. Traders pay challenge fees; if they hit profit targets, they get "funded" access. The model relies on:
- Challenge fees as the primary revenue stream (most prop-firm-style platforms profit from challenge fees, not actual trader profits)
- $DAY token — 65% liquidity on Uniswap creates a mechanism for founders to exit
- No disclosed regulation — trading challenge platforms face varied regulation globally
- Dubai base — known hub for crypto operations that evade Western regulation
- Liquidity providers stake capital into challenge pools — resembling an investment structure
The connection between Dayhub and VeoMarkets is a central element of this investigation. Based on available evidence:
👤 Key Persons — KYC & Background
Know Your Customer assessment for the three principal subjects identified in Case 2
Adrian Łojek is listed as Co-Founder of Dayhub.io and previously founder of DataLake. He is directly named in the ScalwayBOT collapse of September 2023, which caused losses to at least 247 investors. A documented YouTube video (Sep 28, 2023) names him alongside Aaron Kuczynski in connection with the scam bot operation. He reportedly relocated to Dubai — a common refuge for Polish-origin crypto fraudsters — and rebranded under Dayhub. His LinkedIn shows attendance at TOKEN2049 Dubai.
Dominik Pasler is the Co-Founder of Dayhub and also serves as GP at ICEO VB Fund. His LinkedIn profile shows active participation in crypto conferences including TOKEN2049 Dubai and Sequoia Capital Ascent. His primary risk factor is association with Adrian Łojek and co-leadership of Dayhub. Philip Pasler (investor/advisor at Cera & Shiftsmart) is listed as an angel/advisor at Dayhub, suggesting a family connection within the project. No direct prior fraud findings were confirmed independently for Dominik Pasler.
Marcin Makarowski operates as a promoter and social media influencer (Instagram: @marcin_makarowski, ~3,018 followers; Facebook; Pinterest) with presence across multiple international locations — Batumi (Georgia), Dubai (UAE), and Paraguay. He is identified as the primary promoter of VeoMarkets, using social manipulation tactics through fake "Traders Academy" groups to funnel victims into the VeoMarkets platform. Victims report being blocked after depositing funds. He reportedly also serves as an advisor to the Dayhub/VeoMarkets project ecosystem.
| Subject | Known Aliases / Prior Entities | Jurisdictions | Prior Fraud Evidence | Current Activity | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Łojek | Scalway Bot, DataLake | Poland → Dubai (UAE) | Confirmed — Scalway collapse | Dayhub.io Co-Founder, $DAY Token | CRITICAL |
| Dominik Pasler | ICEO VB Fund | Poland, Dubai (UAE) | Association risk only | Dayhub.io Co-Founder | HIGH |
| Marcin Makarowski | Traders Academy (fake), VeoMarkets advisor | Poland, Dubai, Batumi, Paraguay | VeoMarkets scam confirmed | Social influencer, VeoMarkets promoter | CRITICAL |
⚠️ Scalway Bot — History & Collapse
Background on the prior fraud operation directly linked to Adrian Łojek
| Operation | ScalwayBOT — automated trading bot for GOLD/forex |
| Key Persons Named | Adrian Łojek, Aaron Kuczyński |
| Victims Documented | 247+ investors |
| Collapse Date | September 2023 (GOLD market downturn) |
| Trigger | Major GOLD price move caused bot strategy failure |
| Post-Collapse | Investors reportedly still misled with false recovery promises |
| Documentary Evidence | YouTube — Sep 28, 2023 |
The pattern observed in Scalway closely mirrors patterns that are now appearing in the Dayhub ecosystem:
| Phase | Scalway (2022–2023) | Dayhub (2024–2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Promise | Automated profits via GOLD trading bot | Funded trader capital via challenges |
| Revenue Model | Investor capital pooling | Challenge fees + $DAY token |
| Jurisdiction | Poland-based operation | Dubai-based operation |
| Collapse Mechanism | Market loss → investor losses | TBD — token/fee exit risk |
| Key Person | Adrian Łojek | Adrian Łojek |
| Victim Response | Blocked, misled | Pattern emerging |
Bloomberg and Europol have documented Dubai's emergence as a hub for crypto and investment fraud operations. Key factors:
- Regulatory arbitrage: UAE's crypto regulations are more permissive than EU/US equivalents, enabling operations that would be illegal in Poland or the EU.
- Extradition complexity: Pursuing legal action against individuals based in the UAE is significantly harder for Polish or EU authorities.
- Rebranding cover: The Dubai startup scene provides legitimacy — conference attendance, LinkedIn networking — that masks fraudulent backgrounds.
- Polish fraudster pattern: Multiple documented cases of Polish-origin crypto/forex fraudsters relocating to Dubai after collapses in Poland.
🕸️ Network Connection Map
Visual representation of relationships, entities, and geographic operations
| Location | Subject | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | All (origin) | Prior operations / victims |
| Dubai, UAE | Łojek, Pasler, Makarowski | Current HQ, rebranding |
| Batumi, Georgia | Makarowski | Operational base |
| Paraguay | Makarowski | Unknown / possible legal sheltering |
| Saint Lucia | VeoMarkets Ltd | Offshore broker registration |
- Łojek → Scalway: Direct, confirmed (named in video documentation)
- Łojek → Dayhub: Direct (co-founder, publicly listed)
- Pasler → Dayhub: Direct (co-founder, publicly listed)
- Makarowski → VeoMarkets: Direct (promoter, victim reports)
- Makarowski → Dayhub: Advisory (pattern-based, reported)
- Dayhub → VeoMarkets: Suspected (personnel overlap, operational pattern)
| Scalway victims (confirmed) | 247+ investors |
| Scalway financial loss | Undisclosed (millions PLN est.) |
| VeoMarkets victim reports | Active, ongoing |
| $DAY token exposure | Unknown (Uniswap liquidity) |
| Dayhub challenge fees collected | Unknown |
🚨 Red Flags & Risk Indicators
Comprehensive catalogue of warning signs identified across all investigated entities and persons
📅 Investigative Timeline
Chronological reconstruction of key events across the Scalway → Dayhub → VeoMarkets network
🛡️ Recommendations & Protective Actions
Actionable steps based on investigation findings
- File a chargeback with your bank or card issuer immediately if you deposited via credit/debit card (usually within 120 days of the transaction).
- Report to Polish financial authorities (KNF — Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego) and/or the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) if you are a Polish resident.
- File a complaint with Europol's EC3 (European Cybercrime Centre) as this is a cross-border fraud operation.
- Do not pay any "withdrawal fee" or "tax unlocking fee" — this is a secondary scam known as recovery fraud.
- Preserve all evidence: screenshots, transaction IDs, communications, usernames of those who recruited you.
- Report to Action Fraud (UK) or equivalent national authority in your country.
- Corporate registry investigation: Trace VEO Markets Ltd Saint Lucia registration details, beneficial owners, and any linked entities.
- Blockchain analysis: Trace $DAY token wallet addresses on Uniswap Base Chain for founder wallet movements and exit indicators.
- Makarowski entity search: Investigate whether Marcin Makarowski operates behind registered legal entities in Batumi (Georgia), Paraguay, or the UAE.
- ICEO VB Fund review: Investigate Dominik Pasler's ICEO VB Fund for any investor-facing activities or links to the fraud network.
- DataLake investigation: Review Adrian Łojek's prior DataLake entity for any unresolved investor claims.
- Cross-reference Case 1: Continue mapping links between the InvidiaTrade/VeoMarkets network and Dayhub.
| Authority | Jurisdiction | Relevant To | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNF (Polish Financial Supervision Authority) | Poland | Unregulated broker activity targeting Poles | knf.gov.pl |
| CBA (Central Anti-Corruption Bureau) | Poland | Financial fraud by Polish nationals | cba.gov.pl |
| Europol EC3 | EU | Cross-border cybercrime / investment fraud | europol.europa.eu |
| Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) | UAE / Dubai | Unregulated financial services in UAE | dfsa.ae |
| UAE Securities & Commodities Authority | UAE | Crypto / token regulation UAE | sca.gov.ae |
| Brokersview | Global | Scam broker reporting (already confirmed) | fastbull.com/brokersview |
Monitor for these indicators that the fraud network is expanding or rebranding: