79th Group Limited - Investor Update & How to Recover Your Funds

If you invested with 79th Group Limited, a UK-based investment firm now in administration and under Police investigation, and have lost money, you may be eligible for investment reimbursement through UK banking protections.

Refundee is successfully recovering funds for clients through UK banking regulations and we believe that investors have a strong chance of reimbursement.

There has been widespread news coverage on the collapse of 79th Group, including The Telegraph where Refundee featured.

If you invested with the 79th Group Refundee can help you recover your money on a no win, no fee basis.

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What Happened With the 79th Group?

Investors were reportedly offered high-return loan notes, including purported returns of 12–15%, secured against real estate, wealth, aviation and other assets — claims which subsequent administrators have not been able to substantiate.

On the 28/05/2025 the City of London Police released a statement confirming they are conducting an investigation into 79th Group Limited for suspected fraudulent activities.

In February 2025, multiple individuals connected to 79th Group were arrested and later released on bail as enquiries continued. Following the investigation, the company entered administration, and investors were notified that repayments and interest payments had ceased.

In January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a statement stating that the FCA wrote to several stakeholders and banks in October/November 2024 regarding their concerns for the trading of the group.

Based on our review, we believe most people impacted qualify for reimbursement under UK banking protections.

Who Can Refundee Help?

If your bank is signed up to the Contingent Reimbursement Model (CRM) Code and you meet the criteria below, you might be able to claim your money back:

• You made the payment from your UK bank account after 28 May 2019
• Your payment was sent to another UK bank account

Check our list of participating banks to see if yours is signed up to the CRM code.

Your payment might also be eligible under the Mandatory Reimbursement Scheme (MRS) if:

• You made the payment after 7 October 2024
• Your payment was sent to another UK bank account

Even if your bank has declined your claim before, you may still have a valid case, especially if you join others affected by 79th Group Limited.

How Can Refundee Help?

Refundee has extensive experience in group action cases and we have already successfully recovered funds for multiple 79th Group clients.

We have recovered over £140 million for our clients so far, with a large proprtion coming from cases like this.

You can read our verified TrustPilot reviews, you’ll see stories from people who once felt hopeless, but now have their money back.

We only work to a no-win, no-fee commitment and never charge upfront fees. You can read more about the fees we charge here.

Why Join a Group Claim?

The more people who come forward, the stronger the evidence we gather. Combining information from multiple investors improves everyone’s chances of success. You don’t need to act alone - collective cases have been effective in similar situations.

If you invested in 79th Group Limited and want to check if you can claim a refund, start your claim with Refundee today.

What Does the Process Look Like?

Once you start a claim with Refundee:

1. We investigate your circumstances and gather evidence.
2. We complete the necessary paperwork on your behalf.
3. We communicate with your bank and the FOS to push your claim through.

These claims generally take between 6 to 12 months, although timelines can vary based on complexity. We keep you informed at every stage of the process.

About Refundee

Refundee specialises in helping people recover money lost to scams and potential fraud. We’re authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and we’ve already helped recover over £140 million for UK scam victims.

Now for some technical bits:

• Refundee Ltd is a claims management company authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activity FRN: 937096.
• Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office; registration number: A8986071.

• Registered office address: Refundee, 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE.

• Registered as a company in England & Wales; number: 12855931.

If you invested in 79th Group Limited and want to check if you can claim a refund, start your claim with Refundee today.

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