UK investors in Axiom, a cryptocurrency trading arrangement linked by participants to ConsortiumZ founder Brian Mair, say they have been unable to recover substantial sums despite months of assurances about payment.
The investors say withdrawal problems began in July 2026 and escalated when they were informed in August that withdrawals would be paused. As of 13 November, Craig Pollock and other members of the investor group say calls are going unanswered, a payment timetable has not been given and recent payment assurances remain unmet.
People in contact with the group estimate that more than 100 investors may be affected. Two investor contacts report combined exposure approaching US$2 million, while a smaller group based in Yorkshire estimates that its exposure is close to US$700,000. The figures are provided by investors and have not been independently audited for this statement.
What investors say they were promised
According to written communications supplied by investors, Mr Mair stated in October 2025 that ConsortiumZ was closing its unregulated arrangements and intended to deal only with regulated money once its new entities were operational.
In May 2026, investors say they were offered Axiom, an unregulated arrangement involving trading in smaller cryptocurrency tokens. In one exchange, Mr Mair described Friday withdrawal availability when requests were submitted by Wednesday. When asked about a target of around 10% a week, he said it was “something around that”, while describing the figure as an estimate.
The Axiom arrangement was not described in the 2026 ConsortiumZ client presentation supplied by investors. That presentation instead described an open-ended Cayman fund structure with monthly liquidity and a notice period. Investors say they later understood that Axiom was operated separately from the principal fund.
How the situation unfolded
Investors say Mr Mair sent assurances that ConsortiumZ would close unregulated arrangements and move towards regulated monies.
Axiom was offered to investors, who say they were told they could request withdrawals on a weekly schedule.
Investors say promised withdrawal dates were missed repeatedly. Multiple investors report retaining WhatsApp messages with payment assurances from Mr Mair but no payout on the promised dates.
An investor update announced a pause to Axiom withdrawals, citing difficulty liquidating a portfolio concentrated in less-liquid tokens. No reopening date was given.
Wallet screenshots shared by Kieran Hope were presented to investors as evidence of holdings. They showed limited tradeable balances in the three pictured wallets.
Craig Pollock says he took part in a call with Alastair Loxton and Kieran Hope concerning Axiom and its outstanding withdrawals.
Investors say they have received no reliable payment schedule and no further payments against the latest promises, while attempts to reach those involved have gone unanswered.
The wallet screenshots
On 24 August, Kieran Hope shared screenshots of three wallets labelled “ConsortiumZ”, according to the investor records. The screenshots showed approximately US$747,000 in combined stated holdings, mostly in speculative tokens, but less than US$800 in combined tradeable balances at that point in time.
One screenshot displayed a wallet worth around US$141,000 with an unrealised loss of US$67,500. Another contained a token showing a fall of approximately 97.6%. These are snapshots of three wallets, not independently verified proof of Axiom's overall assets, liabilities or capacity to make withdrawals.
Three snapshots. Questions unanswered.
Images reproduced from the investor-supplied press-release materials. Wallet identifiers were omitted in the supplied draft. No independent on-chain verification is claimed here.
An investor in his own words
Craig Pollock, who says his personal exposure exceeds US$200,000, describes the experience as a severe loss of trust after repeated expectations of access to capital went unmet.
“It feels like this is all one big scam. I invested heavily on what I believe were false promises. I have over $200,000 invested and I can’t get any of it out.”
Craig Pollock · Investor and group contact · His assessment, not a finding of wrongdoing
Members of the Yorkshire investor group say that, with close to US$700,000 collectively at stake and no clear repayment plan, they fear the likelihood of recovering their capital is low. They are seeking an accounting of funds, a practical repayment timetable and direct answers from those involved.
Investors in ConsortiumZ's main fund have also separately raised withdrawal concerns, which they say stretch back to late 2025. They report receiving statements that continued to show substantial gains even while withdrawal requests remained unresolved.
The people named by investors
The 2026 ConsortiumZ client deck identifies Brian Mair, Glynn Geddie, Alastair Loxton and Kieran Hope as part of its executive team. The following photographs are taken from that deck. Being named or pictured does not in itself establish involvement in, or responsibility for, any alleged misconduct.
People listed in the client deck
Portraits sourced from ConsortiumZ's 2026 presentation
The group says Mr Hope managed communications relating to Axiom and sent the August withdrawal-pause notice. Investors were told in September that Mr Geddie was aware of the situation. Mr Pollock says he discussed Axiom and its unresolved withdrawals with Mr Loxton and Mr Hope in a call on 5 November 2026.
What the investors want now
Three questions that need answers
- Where are the assets held, and what are each investor's independently verified holdings and balances?
- What dates can investors rely on for returning money they have requested?
- Which legal entity operated Axiom, and who is responsible for its outstanding obligations?
The group says it intends to raise its concerns with relevant authorities, including the UK Financial Conduct Authority and Dubai Police, and to warn others about its experience. This reflects the group's stated intentions; it does not mean those authorities have made findings or initiated proceedings.
Opportunity to respond
Craig Pollock says Brian Mair was informed that this article was being prepared approximately two weeks before publication. Pollock says further repayment assurances followed, but no further payments arrived against those commitments by 13 November 2026.
The investor group reports repeated unanswered calls and says it has not received a meaningful repayment schedule. This statement does not include a substantive response from Mr Mair or the other people named. Responses or corrections can be sent to the group contact below and may be reflected in an update.
Were you affected?
Anyone experiencing difficulties withdrawing funds from Axiom or ConsortiumZ is invited to contact Craig Pollock and provide relevant information. Messages from those named in the statement are also welcome.
Email Craig Pollock ↗ Call +44 7540 250890 ↗craig@one-delivery.co.uk · +44 7540 250890
Source and context: This is a statement issued from the perspective of affected investors, not a determination by a court, regulator or independent forensic auditor. The narrative is based on investor-provided WhatsApp communications, the Axiom Investor Update, wallet screenshots and the ConsortiumZ Full Client Deck 2026. Figures concerning the number of affected investors and the amount of capital at risk are estimates supplied by the group. Quotations and claims about calls, contact attempts and outstanding payments are attributed to the named investors. All monetary figures are in US dollars unless marked otherwise.
Investor reporting: Anyone concerned about potential financial misconduct should preserve records and consider independent legal advice and official reporting channels. Publication of an investor complaint does not establish that a crime has occurred.