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.

Additional Resources

DOJ Office for Victims of Crime—Help for Victims
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Lifeline Crisis Counseling Hotline: 1-800-237-8255
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 Referrals
Financial Crime Resource Center—The National Center for Victims of Crime
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 877-908-3360

Contact Information

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Questionnaire

1. Have you ever invested funds with Michael DePetrillo (DePetrillo) and/or Meteor, LLC; NOLA FX Capital Management, LLC; NOLA FX Fund, LLC; ELC Enterprise Solutions, LLC; Argosapolis, LLC; and The Argos Fund?

2. What is the total amount you provided to DePetrillo and/or the above listed business entities?

3. What is the total amount you received from DePetrillo and/or the above listed business entities in relation to your investment (i.e., withdrawals, account closure, etc.)?

Privacy Act Statement

The FBI is authorized to collect the information on this form by one or more of the following provisions: Title 28, United States Code, sections 533 and 534; Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, section 0.85; and the Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance. The information requested will assist the FBI in providing you with assistance to which crime victims are entitled under federal law. You do not have to provide the requested information; however, failure to do so may hinder the FBI in providing you with crime victim assistance. The information collected on this form is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, Title 5, United States Code section 552a, and is maintained in the FBI’s Central Records System, DOJ/FBI-002, a description of which was published in the Federal Register at 63 Fed. Reg. 8671 (Feb. 20, 1998) and which may be viewed at www.justice.gov/opcl/doj-systems-records#doj

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