I am Vinny Parco, a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Forensic Examiner.
My career began in law enforcement, working for the New York Department of State as a Gambling Investigator. I then served in the Office of Professional Discipline and the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. After leaving government service, I founded my own private detective agency and handled many high-profile cases.
In 1984, I received an award from the New York Office of the FBI for assisting in a major case. I was featured in the book True Detectives, which helped launch my business to new heights. Over the years, I have been declared an expert witness in court and have testified in hundreds of cases.
I also starred in the Court TV reality show Parco P.I., and have authored more than six books on investigative topics. Now, I want to share my experiences and insights with you. In this space, I will discuss some of my investigations—past and present—analyze evidence and methods, and offer my professional opinions.
The Crazy Eddie Case
Eddie Antar started a wildly successful electronics retail business but ultimately faced a dramatic downfall. I was involved in multiple aspects of his story:
1. Background Investigation
When Antar decided to take his company public, brokerage firm Fishback & Fishback hired my agency to conduct a due diligence background check.
2. Locating a Missing Person
Later, through my Fishback contact, I was asked to locate Antar, who had gone missing.
3. Electronic Eavesdropping Sweep
A company that had purchased Crazy Eddie’s stock hired us to inspect their phone system for potential eavesdropping devices.
4. U.S. Marshals Inquiry
Later, U.S. Marshals contacted me, convinced I knew where Antar was hiding.
5. Banking Tip-Off
During a meeting with the Vice President of United Mizrahi Bank in Israel on an unrelated matter, the topic of Eddie Antar arose.
6. FBI Embezzlement Case
Due to my prior FBI recognition, an agent contacted me during their embezzlement investigation, asking if I knew where the stolen money was.
In the end, Eddie Antar was extradited in 1992, pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, and was sentenced to 8 years in prison along with a $150 million fine. He passed away in 2016 from liver failure, likely linked to his alcoholism.
– Vincent Parco
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