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Accused of Fraudulent Investment Scheme,Petrosino Allegedly Diverted Funds for Personal Use
Between january 2016 and november 2024,Joseph Petrosino is accused of defrauding investors by soliciting money for investments,mortgage payments,and other actions. Posing as a financial services professional, Petrosino allegedly promised to invest funds in brokerage accounts and other ventures for the benefit of his clients.
However, authorities claim Petrosino instead used the money for personal expenses, including gambling, credit card payments, and rent for a luxury apartment. in one instance, he is accused of convincing an elderly individual to transfer approximately $916,000, promising to invest it, but instead using the majority for his own needs. He also allegedly provided this victim with falsified investment statements and accepted $40,000 in purported tax payments, which he deposited into his personal accounts. When questioned about the status of invested funds, Petrosino reportedly offered false reassurances.
Petrosino was arraigned in federal court on July 9.
