Let's correct the misconception floating around. No consultants are "given" shares or "paid in shares." They are awarded options to purchase shares that fully vest after 3 years. They must exercise those options-meaning they must PURCHASE those options. If they don't purchase the options, the options expire. 2 consultants have already forfeited their options, since they are no longer working with GMGI.
Great thought but I do not think that is the purpose in that part of the world. The purpose is likely a little thing called BRIBERY. During the next conference call ask the CEO about bribery. He will probably choke and need resuscitation. Some one else will have to complete the call.