Mallick and ePassporte dropped the ball. They played fast and loose, participating in online gambling when they knew the government was hostile to it.
My guess is that the VV issue is connected to the AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Rules, or they were simply in bed with the wrong partner (a somewhat suspect offshore bank).
In any case, Mallick and ePassporte, due to their poor business practices/oversight have cost their clients an enormous amount of financial damage and emotional suffering, and they should be held accountable for it.
The fact that Chris Mallick has yet to appear on GFY to address this issue personally, and has instead relied upon a single underling to carry his water, speaks volumes about his character or lack thereof, in a time of crisis.
I like Shap, but I was somewhat disappointed in his self-serving accolades about Mallick and ePassporte, but now that he has correctly read the writing on the wall, and has shifted course, and is now focused on doing the right thing, which is doing whatever is possible to see that he and others get back the money which is rightfully theirs, I applaud his efforts.
Best of luck to everyone that was playing straight, and by the rules, in retrieving their money...
ADG