Robert Mitchell prevents heist of millions of dollars in cyber-fraud

In April 2018, Robert Mitchell led a successful effort to stave off the theft of millions of dollars that had been illicitly diverted from a client during a real estate transaction. The client, who was purchasing a home in California, had received wire transfer instructions from the title company and wired nearly $4 million to a bank in Hong Kong to close the purchase.

Unfortunately, it turned out the e-mail was not actually from the title company but from unknown cyber criminals who had intercepted e-mails between the client, title company, and broker. After the client recognized the fraud several days later, he retained Mr. Mitchell to find and recover the funds.

Working around the clock, Mr. Mitchell coordinated with a retired FBI agent and international counsel to locate and freeze the funds that were being held at the Hong Kong bank. Within days the funds were returned to the client.

Mr. Mitchell has significant experience in uncovering and rectifying misconduct, such as online defamation and cyber-fraud, occurring over the Internet. While each case presents unique challenges, Mr. Mitchell prides himself on his ability to efficiently and effectively maneuver each hurdle and obtain positive results for his clients.