---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-23-005250"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DPLS"
cik: "0000866439"
company_name: "DarkPulse, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-08-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-12T10:30:56.332176+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DarkPulse dismisses auditor Mazars, cites going concern and material weaknesses; appoints Fruci & Associates

## Summary
- Dismissed Mazars USA LLP as independent auditor effective July 28, 2023; board approved.
- Mazars' June 23, 2023 report included a going-concern emphasis and disclosed material weaknesses in internal control.
- No disagreements on accounting principles; Mazars provided a letter agreeing with disclosures (Exhibit 16.1).
- Appointed Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as new auditor on July 31, 2023, for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2023.
- No prior consultations with Fruci on accounting principles or audit opinions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-23-005250
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DPLS
- cik: 0000866439
- company_name: DarkPulse, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-08-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866439/000168316823005250/0001683168-23-005250-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866439/000168316823005250/darkpulse_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Auditor Changes
  DarkPulse, Inc. engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC as its auditor.
  - Action: engagement
  - Auditor: Fruci & Associates II, PLLC
  source text: On July 31, 2023, the Company engaged Fruci & Associates II, PLLC (“ Fruci ”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866439/000168316823005250/0001683168-23-005250-index.htm
- Auditor Changes
  DarkPulse, Inc. dismissed Mazars USA LLP as its auditor.
  - Action: dismissal
  - Auditor: Mazars USA LLP
  - Successor: Fruci & Associates II, PLLC
  source text: On July 28, 2023 (the “ Effective Date ”), DarkPulse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), dismissed Mazars USA LLP (“ Mazars ”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866439/000168316823005250/0001683168-23-005250-index.htm

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