UCS Trading Inc., a company based in New York, has filed a lawsuit accusing several defendants of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme. The complaint was lodged on December 2, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Zev D. Deutsch, Yasmina Benmassaoudi, and The Moroccan Deal Inc.
The case revolves around allegations that the defendants exploited UCS Trading Inc.'s financial distress by luring them into a fake investment opportunity. According to the complaint, UCS Trading's e-commerce business suffered a significant setback when its Amazon account was suspended in July 2024, freezing their funds and inventory. In early 2025, UCS Trading's owner was introduced to Zev D. Deutsch, who falsely claimed expertise in resolving such suspensions and recovering assets from Amazon.
Deutsch allegedly proposed an enticing investment opportunity involving the purchase and resale of Apple iPhone 17s through The Moroccan Deal Inc., promising guaranteed returns within 30 days. However, after UCS Trading transferred $350,000 to the defendants in August and September 2025 under these pretenses, Deutsch reportedly reneged on the agreement and threatened legal action if any recovery attempts were made.
UCS Trading claims that they later discovered this was part of a broader pattern of deceit perpetrated by the defendants against other businesses and individuals. They allege that Deutsch is a compulsive gambler who misappropriated their funds for personal use. Despite efforts to recall some of the transferred money through their payment provider, which successfully returned $126,062.12, a significant portion remains unrecovered due to closed or suspended bank accounts linked to fraudulent activities.
The plaintiff accuses the defendants of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraudulent inducement. They argue that Deutsch and Benmassaoudi should be held personally liable as directors or officers of The Moroccan Deal Inc., which had been administratively dissolved but continued operating fraudulently.
UCS Trading seeks monetary damages for lost profits and expenses incurred due to these alleged violations. They are asking for compensation covering all damages resulting from breach of contract, unjust enrichment by retaining funds without fulfilling obligations, and punitive damages for fraudulent inducement.
Representing UCS Trading is attorney Mark Berkowitz from Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP. The case has been assigned Case No. 25-cv-6662 in front of judges at the Eastern District Court of New York.
Source: 125cv06662_UCS_Trading_Inc_v_Deutsch_Complaint_Eastern_District_New_York.pdf