Recruitment is largely conducted through Telegram groups, such as the "C-8 Club. Uzbekistan Group," managed by an individual identifying herself as Nasiba, though her real name is reported to be Salomat Kuranbaeva.
Kuranbaeva has been actively touring various regions of the country, most recently Chiroqchi district in the Kashkadarya region, presenting herself as a "leader" and holding promotional meetings to attract new members.
The core of the deception lies in a "trading signal" system. Members are told that by registering on a specific app and entering a code at a designated time, they are executing trades on a cryptocurrency exchange. In reality, these signals are merely a psychological tool to convince participants that their profits are generated through legitimate trading.
In the C8 club structure, payouts are entirely dependent on the deposits of new members. The organization uses a military-style ranking system, where higher tiers such as "Lieutenant" (C4) require a $3,000 deposit. Participants at this level are promised $120 daily, amounting to $3,600 monthly or $43,800 annually.
The public face of the company is "Nathan Jones," portrayed as the president of a major US–Russian joint venture. However, investigations find no verifiable information regarding his background or professional history. He appears to be a "fake persona," a fabricated character designed to lend the scheme an air of international credibility. This persona even reportedly "communicates" with local leaders in the Uzbek language to build trust.
