The person at the center of this case
Two South American investors (names undisclosed)
Cold Case · Open
17 years waiting · since 2008
HAMED AHMED ELBARKI
Justice for Two South American investors (names undisclosed) — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where has Elbarki fled? Suspected travel to Cairo, Egypt and Dubai, UAE suggests possible international hideout.
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evidence
Lead #2What records exist of Aventura Trust Investments Corporation transactions and bank accounts used in the scheme?
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witness
Lead #3Can the two defrauded South American investors provide additional details about communications or meetings with Elbarki?
Hamed Ahmed Elbarki is wanted for wire fraud and securities fraud involving a mortgage investment scheme that defrauded two South American investors of nearly $2 million between September 2007 and March 2008. Operating as Aventura Trust Investments Corporation, Elbarki promised 50% returns on residential mortgage loan investments but misappropriated the funds for personal use. He was federally indicted on December 11, 2008, and remains a fugitive with suspected ties to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Florida.
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United States District Court, Southern District of Florida; FBI
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clue
Lead #4Elbarki's history in car sales and mortgage brokerage may indicate ongoing fraud schemes—have similar complaints been filed elsewhere?
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contact
Lead #5Do familial ties in Florida provide leads on Elbarki's current whereabouts or associates?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Wire Fraud; Securities Fraud Caution: 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 securities fraud. That same day, a federal warrant was issued for Elbarki's arrest.
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.
Timeline of Events
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2007-09-01
Scheme begins
Elbarki begins soliciting investments from South American investors through Aventura Trust Investments Corporation
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2008-03-31
Scheme ends
Fraudulent investment scheme concludes; funds misappropriated
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2008-12-11
Federal indictment and warrant issued
Elbarki indicted by United States District Court, Southern District of Florida for wire fraud and securities fraud; federal arrest warrant issued
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 2007
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 1, 2007
Last Updated:September 11, 2026