General Biography

Jeremy S. Desor is a highly experienced financial crime investigator, expert witness, and founder of Investigative Solutions, LLC. Jeremy currently serves as Senior Consultant. With more than 21 years of experience as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jeremy has led complex fraud investigations resulting in criminal charges against more than 100 individuals responsible for victim losses exceeding $1 billion. His investigative work has recovered more than $45 million for victims through asset seizures and forfeiture proceedings.

Beginning his career in investment banking at Legg Mason and Moag and Company, Jeremy gained deep expertise in financial analysis and markets before transitioning to law enforcement. His 21-year tenure with the FBI spanned multiple field offices (Chicago, San Francisco, Washington D.C.) and included a supervisory role at FBI Headquarters, where he oversaw the complex financial crime program and served as liaison to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Throughout his career, Jeremy conducted thousands of interviews, wrote hundreds of affidavits, and prepared for and participated in multiple federal criminal trials as lead case agent, working closely with prosecutors and paralegals from the Department of Justice. He has testified in numerous court proceedings and secured successful partnerships with domestic and international law enforcement agencies across five countries.

Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College and maintains an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. His professional recognitions include the FBI Medal of Excellence, FBI Exceptional Performance Award, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office Public Service Award, affirming his expertise and dedication to complex financial crime investigation.

Notable Accomplishments

• Led investigations resulting in criminal charges against 100+ individuals and victim losses exceeding $1 billion.
• Recovered more than $45 million for victims through asset seizures and forfeiture proceedings.
• Conducted thousands of witness and subject interviews over 21-year career.
• Wrote hundreds of affidavits supporting search warrants, arrests, seizures, and prosecutions.
• Prepared for and participated in multiple federal criminal trials as lead case agent.
• Testified in numerous court proceedings as fact witness and expert witness.
• Dismantled $300+ million international investment fraud conspiracy operated through global call centers (38 individuals charged, 25 convictions to date).
• Led market manipulation investigation of China-based public company, resulting in charges against two individuals and seizure of $10 million.
• Uncovered $60 million investment fraud and money laundering scheme, resulting in charges against two individuals and seizure of 40+ vehicles, 20 bank accounts, luxury assets, and six real estate properties.
• Secured arrests and extraditions of defendants from five countries (Democratic Republic of Congo, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Ukraine).
• Served as full-time FBI liaison to SEC Division of Enforcement, leading team of FBI analysts and enhancing interagency collaboration.

Practice Areas

Complex Financial Crime Investigation

• Conducted end-to-end domestic and international investigations involving securities fraud, investment fraud, financial institution fraud, money laundering, and cryptocurrency fraud.
• Directed and managed all investigative steps including evidence collection, digital and document review, financial analysis, and witness and subject interviews.
• Led multiple concurrent investigations in time-sensitive environments, maintaining momentum, prioritizing effectively, and adapting to evolving facts and considerations.
• Dismantled international conspiracy involving overseas organizations that defrauded investors out of more than $300 million, resulting in criminal charges against 38 individuals and 25 convictions to date.
• Led major market manipulation investigation involving China-based public company that increased its value from $20 million to $1 billion in two months before losing 94% of its value in one day, resulting in charges against two individuals and the seizure of $10 million.
• Uncovered $60-million investment fraud and money laundering scheme that led to criminal charges against two individuals, search warrant executions at five locations across two states, and the seizure of more than 40 vehicles, 20 financial accounts, a luxury watch, and six real estate properties.
• Independently reviewed FinCEN Suspicious Activity Reports to identify misconduct patterns, generate investigative leads, and initiate cases resulting in successful prosecutions.

Securities and Investment Fraud

• Partnered closely with the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate misuse of material nonpublic information by corporate insiders, securing multiple convictions.
• Served as full-time liaison to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement at FBI Headquarters, leading a team of FBI analysts.
• Developed processes to identify and share case connections, intelligence, and investigative leads, thus enhancing and expanding collaboration between FBI and SEC.
• Investigated market manipulation schemes involving publicly traded companies resulting in hundreds of millions in investor losses.
• Led investigation into global investment fraud conspiracy operated through international call centers with more than $300 million in victim losses.
• Reviewed and analyzed financial statements and SEC filings to identify fraudulent activities and regulatory violations.
• Conducted investigations resulting in criminal charges and convictions of corporate insiders and investment fraud perpetrators.

Expert Witness Testimony

• Testified in numerous court proceedings as fact witness and expert witness.
• Prepared for and participated in multiple federal criminal trials as lead case agent, working closely with prosecutors and paralegals from the Department of Justice.
• Presented investigative findings and complex evidence to courts, juries, and legal teams.
• Provided expert testimony on investigative methodologies, fraud schemes, and financial crime patterns.
• Explained complex financial transactions and fraud schemes in clear, accessible terms for legal proceedings.

Litigation Support

• Produced clear, concise interview summaries, analytical reports, and evidence analyses for prosecutors, managers, and executives.
• Wrote hundreds of affidavits supporting search warrants, seizure warrants, and arrest warrants in federal investigations.
• Regularly briefed senior management, prosecutors, and agency partners regarding significant cases, investigative trends, and risk indicators.
• Gathered evidence to support legal filings in criminal prosecutions and civil matters.
• Assisted with interview and deposition preparation for legal teams.
• Assisted with trial preparation, witness preparation, and coordination of trial witness logistics.
• Utilized open-source intelligence to assist plaintiffs with strengthening venue for amended complaint in effort to overcome motion to dismiss based on venue grounds.
• Deep understanding of government investigation methodologies and techniques.
• Constructed timelines of fraudulent activities and complex schemes.
• Provided outreach support and intake assistance for potential plaintiffs.
• Presented findings to relevant parties including courts, attorneys, corporate leadership, and law enforcement partners.

Money Laundering and Asset Tracing

• Conducted thorough financial analysis and asset tracing in complex fraud investigations involving domestic and international transactions.
• Identified assets for forfeiture and recovery, recovering more than $45 million for victims through asset seizures and forfeiture proceedings over 21-year career.
• Executed complex asset seizures including 40+ vehicles, 20+ financial accounts, luxury watches, and six real estate properties in single major investigation.
• Traced proceeds of fraud schemes through multiple financial institutions and jurisdictions.
• Analyzed large volumes of financial data including bank records, trading data, transaction records, and financial statements.
• Worked with international partners in Democratic Republic of Congo, Greece, Hungary, Israel, and Ukraine to secure arrests, extraditions, and asset recovery.

Cryptocurrency Fraud Investigation

• Investigated cryptocurrency-related fraud schemes and digital asset misappropriation.
• Analyzed blockchain transactions and cryptocurrency wallet activities.
• Traced digital assets through complex transaction chains.
• Applied traditional fraud investigation techniques to emerging cryptocurrency crimes.
• Stayed current on evolving cryptocurrency fraud methodologies and investigative tools.

Digital and Financial Evidence Analysis

• Conducted extensive document and digital evidence review, utilizing forensic tools and structured review methodologies to identify key items of evidentiary value and investigative leads.
• Performed detailed discovery and evidence review and analysis in investigations involving thousands of documents and communications.
• Synthesized complex data from multiple sources to understand allegations, identify patterns, and determine appropriate investigative paths.
• Utilized eDiscovery tools and forensic analysis techniques for large-scale document review and organization.
• Analyzed financial statements, SEC filings, bank records, corporate documents, and trading data.
• Conducted open-source and public records intelligence gathering and research.
• Produced comprehensive interview memoranda and investigative findings reports for prosecutors and clients.

Employee Misconduct and Internal Investigations

• Led multiple investigations into misconduct by corporate insiders, including embezzlement matters, conflicts of interest, and misuse of material nonpublic information for financial gain.
• Conducted thousands of witness and subject interviews over 21-year FBI career.
• Assisted organizations with internal investigations requiring discretion, confidentiality, and thorough fact-finding.
• Reviewed financial records, corporate documents, and employee communications to identify misconduct.
• Produced comprehensive investigative findings reports for corporate leadership, prosecutors, and legal teams.
• Provided guidance on preventing future misconduct and strengthening internal controls.

Professional Credentials

Honors/Security Clearance

• FBI Exceptional Performance Award
• FBI Medal of Excellence
• FBI Quality Step Increase Award for Outstanding Service
• U.S. Attorney’s Office Public Service Award
• Numerous FBI Annual Performance Awards
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Background and Education

• Investigative Solutions, LLC: Founder and Principal Investigator (2025-Present, Washington D.C. Metro Area)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation: Special Agent, Complex Financial Crime (2004-2025)
  
  • Washington, D.C. Field Office (2016-2025)
  • San Francisco Field Office (2008-2016)
  • Chicago Field Office (2005-2008)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation: Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Headquarters, Economic Crimes Unit (2012-2013)
• Moag and Company: Investment Banking Analyst (2001-2004)
• Legg Mason: Investment Banking Analyst (2000-2001)
• Dartmouth College: Bachelor of Arts, Economics (June 2000)