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2026
Cirino BV sues Trophy Point Capital CEO Samir Patel over Cialdini Institute stake sale
Dutch entrepreneur Bas Wouters and his companies including Cirino BV filed a civil lawsuit in the District Court of Oost-Brabant against Samir Patel, CEO of Trophy Point Capital, and other defendants including Dr. Robert Cialdini, Bobette Gorden, Cialdini Institute LLC, Influence At Work LLC, and Christopher Phelps. The claim seeks approximately EUR 31.99 million, alleging Cirino BV was pressured to sell its 73% interest in the Cialdini Institute for USD 250,000 despite an enterprise valuation of approximately USD 11.5 million, and that known debts remained unpaid after the transaction. No court has ruled on the merits.