Is there hope for Maxima Compliance Ltd’s creditors?
Or just another Antonio Zanghi disappearing act?
What a pleasant weekend it’s been. While most professionals were enjoying time with their families, Mr Antonio Zanghi spent his Saturday night and Sunday morning sending us several messages!
They consist of a mix of vague denials, escalating threats and what may now border on a personal warning. Let’s call it what it is: a desperate attempt to control a narrative that keeps slipping from his grasp.
Let’s start with the facts!
Zanghi now claims (we contacted him numerous times before for a comment to the already and future articles, were we did not receive one piece of evidence, JUST legal threats) we “failed to report internal dealings with HMRC and other authorities”. When pressed to provide documentation for these mysterious “internal dealings”, he responded not with evidence but with this curious suggestion:
“I suggest you contact Chris, O'Brian from FRP, before you make more libelous claims.”
So we did. Not by phone, but through the actual official liquidation filings, dated 30 January 2025, which are available to any creditor or observer on FRP’s public portal: https://creditors.frpadvisory.com
Case code: M3064WOR
Password: ZDamlzrK
Nowhere in those filings is there a single mention of cooperation with HMRC, voluntary engagement with the Official Receiver or any proactive disclosure by Zanghi. In fact, the language of the liquidators, in their official initial report which we received from one of Zanghi’s creditors, paints a rather different picture:
“The Company accounts prepared to 28 February 2022 suggest that the director owes the Company £569,693. The director confirmed to the Official Receiver that he would be agreeable to settle the DLA. However, he disputed the balance outstanding.”
Let that sink in: he disputes the amount, but offers no formal action to resolve it. This aligns neatly with his general strategy: vocal indignation in public, silence in court.
There’s more!
The liquidator makes no mention of receiving supporting evidence from Zanghi. The documentation page (see screenshot below) confirms that no updates or uploads have been added since 30 January 2025.
In case Mr Zanghi needs a reminder, the report itself states clearly:
“A report on the progress of the liquidation will be prepared at the conclusion or following the anniversary of the liquidation whichever is the sooner.”
“All future correspondence… will be placed on that website for viewing and downloading without further notice…”
So if there had been any new “internal dealings” or positive steps taken, we would expect them to be documented there. They aren’t. Which suggests one of two possibilities: either the liquidators forgot to do their job, or Mr Zanghi is once again making things up.
To all affected creditors:
Names like Paola, Mike and others who’ve previously voiced concerns with us, now is your time to formally register your interest and access all liquidation filings via the FRP portal above. If you’re owed money, it’s time to prove your debt. As Zanghi stated this morning he seems to be willing to clear the director loans and settle money owed to the HMRC.
Zanghi insists that the work of Malta Media is just “bias journalism” and that we are aligned with “competitors”, which he refuses to name. We don’t take sides. We don’t know who his competitors are, unless of course he’s referring to others in the race to withhold salaries, dodge taxes and drain partner funds. If that’s the kind of business competition Mr Zanghi means, then one thing is clear: the only race being run here is who reaches the bankruptcy court first.
We remain open to receiving Mr Zanghi’s documents, rebuttals or apologies. Until then, we’ll let the official filings speak.
FAQs
What is the current status of Maxima Compliance Ltd? Maxima Compliance Ltd is in liquidation as of 30 January 2025, according to filings by FRP Advisory.
Who is Antonio Zanghi in this case? Antonio Zanghi is the former director of Maxima Compliance Ltd and is central to the concerns raised by creditors and the media.
Has Zanghi offered any settlement to creditors? Zanghi allegedly agreed in principle to settle the director loan account but has disputed the amount owed and offered no formal resolution.
What does the liquidation filing reveal? The filings do not indicate any cooperation with HMRC or proactive disclosures by Zanghi, contradicting his public statements.
Where can creditors access the official liquidation documents? Creditors can access filings via FRP’s portal at https://creditors.frpadvisory.com using case code M3064WOR and password ZDamlzrK.
Did the liquidators receive any documents from Zanghi? As of the last update, no supporting evidence from Zanghi was uploaded or submitted to the liquidator’s portal.
Is there any proof of internal dealings with HMRC? No official documents or filings confirm such dealings; claims made by Zanghi remain unsupported by evidence.
Can creditors still register claims? Yes, affected creditors are encouraged to register claims and provide proof of debt via the FRP Advisory portal.
What allegations does Zanghi make against the media? He accuses Malta Media of biased reporting and alignment with unnamed competitors, though no proof has been offered.
What has been Malta Media’s response? Malta Media stands by its reporting, citing official filings and transparency, and remains open to receiving rebuttals or documentation.
With nearly 30 years in corporate services and investigative journalism, I head TRIDER.UK, specializing in deep-dive research into gaming and finance. As Editor of Malta Media, I deliver sharp investigative coverage of iGaming and financial services. My experience also includes leading corporate formations and navigating complex international business structures.
