Recovering Assets for a Vulnerable Couple – A 2014 Success Story
In early 2014, Steven Storch was approached by an elderly couple whose life savings had been misappropriated through a fraudulent investment scheme. The couple, trusting of traditional financial advisors, had invested heavily in what appeared to be a legitimate opportunity, only to discover that their funds had been siphoned off.
The Challenge
The case was complex: the perpetrators had moved the assets through multiple accounts, both domestic and overseas. Many recovery firms deemed the situation “too complicated” to pursue.
Our Approach
- Detailed forensic investigation of banking and transaction records.
- Collaboration with international financial institutions to trace asset movements.
- Legal strategy to freeze remaining assets and secure restitution for the clients.
The Outcome
Within six months, we successfully traced and recovered the majority of the couple’s stolen savings. This case reinforced our commitment to clients who have been wronged and set a precedent for handling cross-border asset recovery in traditional finance.
Why it Matters: Even before cryptocurrency existed, our agency was dedicated to protecting individuals from complex fraud, setting the stage for the digital asset recoveries we would later specialize in.