Post by Scumhunter on Jul 9, 2016 20:33:52 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: FBI.Gov)
Fugitive Profile as of July 9th, 2016: (based on FBI.Gov wanted)
Aliases: Hamed Elbarki, Eddy Elbarki
Date(s) of Birth Used: February 12, 1977
Place of Birth: New Jersey
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 210 pounds
Occupation: Sales
Hair: Brown (balding or shaved)
Eyes: Blue
Sex: Male
Race: White
Nationality: American
Languages: English; Arabic
Remarks: Elbarki has sold cars and investment opportunities, and has worked for a mortgage brokerage firm. Elbarki may have travelled to Cairo, Egypt and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He has familial ties to Florida.
TIPS: If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
From the FBI's website:
Hamed Ahmed Elbarki, a convicted felon, is wanted for his alleged involvement in a mortgage-related scheme that defrauded individuals out of nearly $2 million. It is alleged that from approximately September of 2007 through March of 2008, Elbarki, doing business as Aventura Trust Investments Corporation (ATI), solicited money from two individuals who resided in South America. The individuals believed that they were investing in the short-term purchase and sale of residential mortgage loans, promising 50% returns. Instead, Elbarki allegedly misappropriated the investors' funds for personal use.
On December 11, 2008, Elbarki was indicted federally by the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida at Miami, Florida, for wire fraud and securites fraud. That same day, a federal warrant was issued for Elbarki's arrest.
www.fbi.gov/wanted/wcc/hamed-ahmed-elbarki/view
Thoughts? This isn't exactly a where is he, as according to my internet searches, Elbarki is currently hiding in plain sight and living openly in the United Arab Emirates (which does not have an extradition treaty with the U.S.). Elbarki is apparently he is up to his old tricks again, running a seemingly about to fail investment company with unverified claims to be tied to the Dubai royal family, that has sparked controversy and numerous complaints from clients. Many people want out of the company, but claim the company, "Fortress Prime", are withholding their funds.
I guess our only hope here is the UAE government gets so annoyed with the constant complaints about the company they send Elbarki back here, but I'm not holding my breath,
Here are a few articles on Elbarki's controversial new venture in the UAE:
financefeeds.com/exclusive-managing-director-of-fortress-prime-parent-company-fortress-capital-investments-wanted-by-fbi-for-fraud/
www.financemagnates.com/forex/brokers/fortress-prime-dubai-checks-turn-to-empty-promises-once-more/
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