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Episode 2: Main Street Double Cross

Accused Fraudster Rips Off All-American Town
Eric Bartoli is wanted for alleged involvement in stealing millions from investors across the United States and Latin America. Bartoli created and operated a company called Cyprus Funds, Inc., located in the small town of Doylestown, Ohio. He is accused of selling certificates of deposit and unregistered mutual funds to unsuspecting victims. He raises approximately $65 million from an estimated 1,000 investors, but law enforcement alleges he used the money to fund his over the top lifestyle.

Main Street Double Cross

International mutual fund manager Eric Bartoli sells a dream. Bartoli creates and operates a company called Cyprus Funds, Inc. where he supposedly was selling certificates of deposit and unregistered mutual funds to unsuspecting victims. He promises positive returns. But Bartoli allegedly steals more than $65 million from investors and hits the road when it all comes crashing down.

The Fugitives Extras

  • Searching Through Evidence  Friday, 3 Aug 2012 | 12:00 AM ET

    Attorney Michael Goldberg is on the hunt for a fugitive. He's a court appointed receiver tasked with tracking down accused fraudster businessman Eric Bartoli by following his money trail. Goldberg looks for clues at Bartoli's Cyprus Funds headquarters.

  • Getting Your Money Back from a Con Man Tuesday, 7 Aug 2012 | 3:48 PM ET

    Insight on how those victimized by white collar crime can try to recoup their losses.

  • Eric Bartoli Indictment Friday, 17 Aug 2012 | 2:49 PM ET

    Read the government’s charges against Eric Bartoli. (Source: Public Domain)

  • FBI Wanted Poster Friday, 17 Aug 2012 | 2:51 PM ET

    View the FBI’s Wanted poster of Eric Bartoli. (Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation)

  • "American Greed" is narrated by Stacy Keach. The award-winning actor of stage, film and television is well-known for his portrayals of Detective Mike Hammer and Ernest Hemingway, for which he won a Best Actor Golden Globe.