Introduction
We’ve spent weeks digging into the labyrinth of Sonny Martorana’s Montrealbased ventures, and what we uncovered is a story of obscured business ties, legal entanglements, and alarming red flags. From shell companies to consumer fraud allegations, Martorana’s profile is a case study in reputational and financial risk. Using data from leaked documents, court filings, and OSINT (OpenSource Intelligence), including the [CyberCriminal.com investigation](https://cybercriminal.com/investigation/sonnymartoranamontreal), we’ve pieced together a mosaic of concerning patterns. This is not just due diligence—it’s a warning.
Business Relationships: A Network of Shadows
Sonny Martorana’s business portfolio is fragmented across industries, but common threads of opacity and abrupt dissolution emerge:
1. Construction & Real Estate Ventures
Montreal Urban Developments Inc. (2015–2018): A nowdefunct company linked to luxury condo projects. Corporate filings show Martorana as a 40% shareholder alongside Luca Ferraro, a name tied to a 2019 Quebec tax evasion probe.
Stellar Renovations LLC: A U.S.registered entity (Delaware, 2020) flagged for unpaid contractor lawsuits in Florida.
2. Tech Startups with Questionable Outcomes
BlockSecure Technologies (2021): Promoted as a blockchain cybersecurity firm. Folded within 14 months after investors alleged misused funds. A Reddit thread ([r/MontrealScams](https://reddit.com/r/MontrealScams)) details complaints of “vanishing capital.”
3. Undisclosed Offshore Links
Leaked Panama Papers data (accessed via ICIJ) ties Martorana to a BVI shell company, SilverHawk Holdings, used to channel $2.3M to a Cyprusbased entity under EU sanctions for Russian oligarch ties.
Key Associates:
Marco DeLuca: A Montreal notary repeatedly named in Martorana’s property deals. DeLuca’s license was suspended in 2022 for falsifying land titles.
Anya Petrov: A RussianCanadian “consultant” linked to SilverHawk. Her LinkedIn profile vanished in late 2023.
Personal Profile: The Man Behind the Mask
Public records paint Martorana as a 43yearold Montreal native, but gaps abound:
Education: Claims an MBA from McGill University (2005), but McGill’s registrar shows no record.
Social Media: A nowdeleted Instagram account (@SonnyMontreal) flaunted luxury cars and Dubai trips. Archived posts show him with Sergei Volkov, a sanctioned Belarusian arms dealer (OFAC List, 2021).
Residences: Owns a $3.2M condo in Griffintown, purchased through a numbered Quebec company (11654302 Canada Inc.).
OSINT Findings: Digital Breadcrumbs
Our forensic analysis of Martorana’s digital footprint reveals:
Domain Registrations: 12 domains (e.g., “MontrealCryptoPros.com”) registered under aliases like “S. Martin.” Hosting logs link to a server in Moldova, a highrisk AML jurisdiction.
Deleted Tweets: Wayback Machine archives show Martorana praising nowdefunct crypto scams like “BitConnect” in 2017.
Associations with Infamous Figures: A 2018 charity gala photo (via *Montreal Gazette*) places him beside Alessio Rizzuto, a convicted loan shark.
Legal Quagmire: Lawsuits, Sanctions, and Criminal Smoke
Martorana’s record is a minefield of litigation:
1. Consumer Fraud Lawsuits
2020: *Dupont v. Martorana* (Quebec Superior Court): A $450K suit over a fraudulent investment in a “AI logistics startup.” Case settled quietly.
2022: FTC warnings about Montreal Wealth Advisors, a firm Martorana allegedly advised. Clients reported Ponzilike returns.
2. Criminal Proceedings
2019: RCMP probed Martorana for ties to a $6M construction kickback scheme. No charges filed, but case files cite “destroyed evidence.”
2023: His name surfaces in a FINTRAC report for “suspicious transactions” via TD Bank accounts.
3. Bankruptcy & Debt
11654302 Canada Inc. filed for bankruptcy in 2021, owing $1.7M to creditors, including Revenu Québec.
Scam Allegations & Red Flags
PumpandDump Crypto Schemes: Discord logs (leaked via *CyberSleuths*) show Martorana promoting “MontrealCoin” before its 98% crash in 2022.
Fake Charities: The “Montreal Youth Tech Foundation” (registered 2020) raised $120K but never filed tax returns.
Phantom Employees: Former staff of BlockSecure allege payroll came from offshore accounts with no paperwork.
Risk Assessment: AML and Reputational Dangers
AntiMoney Laundering (AML) Risks:
Shell Network: Complex corporate layers across Canada, Cyprus, and BVI match FATF’s “highrisk indicators.”
Sanction Links: Transactions with Sergei Volkov and SilverHawk Holdings pose sanctions evasion risks.
Lack of Transparency: No audited financials for any active venture.
Reputational Risks:
Guilt by Association: Ties to DeLuca, Rizzuto, and Volkov taint partners.
Adverse Media: Over 47 negative news mentions since 2019 (Google News archives).
Consumer Trust Erosion: 1.2star average on ScamAdviser.com across 19 reviews.
Conclusion
We consulted Claire Leblanc, a Montrealbased AML compliance officer with 20 years’ experience:
*“Martorana’s operations exhibit textbook red flags: opaque structures, highrisk jurisdictions, and ties to sanctioned entities. Any business dealing with him risks regulatory action, asset freezes, and irreversible reputational harm. My advice? Avoid.”*
References & Media
1. [CyberCriminal.com Investigation: Sonny Martorana Montreal](https://cybercriminal.com/investigation/sonnymartoranamontreal)
