Seeking Victim Information in Michael DePetrillo Investment Fraud Investigation
The case is being investigated by the FBI's New Orleans Division. The FBI is seeking information that may help identify potential victims of Michael Brian DePetrillo’s fraudulent scheme.
DePetrillo operated a commodities investment fraud scheme and collected over $9.2 million in investment funds from over 60 investors from July 2017 through at least May 2024. DePetrillo made false representations that he would invest the victims’ money in low-risk commodities and guaranteed rates of return through companies he owned called Meteor, LLC; NOLA FX Capital Management, LLC; ELC Enterprise Solutions, LLC; and Argosapolis LLC. In many instances, DePetrillo used the money for his personal gain and personal expenses.
If you were victimized by DePetrillo or have information relevant to this investigation, please fill out this short form.
If you know of someone else who has possibly been victimized by DePetrillo, please encourage them to complete the form themselves.
The FBI is legally mandated to identify victims of federal crimes it investigates. Victims may be eligible for certain services, restitution, and rights under federal and/or state law. Your responses are voluntary but may be useful in the federal investigation and to identify you as a potential victim. Based on the responses provided, you may be contacted by the FBI and asked to provide additional information. All identities of victims will be kept confidential.
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Seeking Information Questionnaire
Additional Resources
- DOJ Office for Victims of Crime - Help for Victims
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 988
- IRS Tax Advocate
- Tax.Talks@usdoj.gov
- 1-877-777-4778
- Investment Fraud Checklist
- Rights of Federal Crime Victims—FBI
- Victim Connect Resource Center—Confidential Records
- Financial Crime Resource Center—The National Center for Victims of Crime
- AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline | 1-877-908-3360