Former Private Equity Fund Manager Indicted and Arrested for Embezzling Millions of Dollars from a Private Equity Fund

July 10, 2026

Fraud, Bribery & CorruptionFormer Private Equity Fund Manager Indicted and Arrested for Embezzling Millions of Dollars from a Private Equity Fund

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On July 2, 2026, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging Gian C. Piovanetti with embezzlement of bank funds, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering.

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