The FBI has placed Imer Gomez, a 29-year-old San Antonio man accused of running a Ponzi scheme, on its new Most Wanted Fraudsters list. Investigators say Gomez raised about 10 million dollars from more than 400 investors through K&G Investment Solutions and the Helios Venture Fund, then left the country while the case moved through the courts.
What happened
FBI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge Daniel Faith announced the addition on October 13, 2026. Gomez faces a federal wire fraud charge tied to an alleged scheme that ran from 2021 to 2024. A grand jury in the Western District of Texas indicted him on July 16, 2025, and the indictment was recently unsealed. Investigators believe he is avoiding prosecution in Mexico.
The Most Wanted Fraudsters list was created in June 2026 to focus attention on fugitives wanted for major financial crimes. It is separate from the FBI’s traditional Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The bureau is offering a reward of up to 150,000 dollars for information leading to Gomez’s arrest and conviction. Tips can be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov or by phone at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Key facts in the Imer Gomez case
Federal and civil filings describe an operation that promised steady trading profits but never placed a single trade. The figures below come from the FBI announcement and the SEC complaint filed in July 2025.
| Case detail | What the records show |
|---|---|
| Charged individual | Imer Gomez, 29, of San Antonio, Texas |
| Companies used | K&G Investment Solutions LLC, Helios Venture Capital Group LLC, Helios Venture Fund LLC |
| Money raised | About 9 million dollars from advisory clients per the SEC. The FBI cites roughly 10 million dollars across more than 400 victims. |
| Criminal charge | Wire fraud, indicted July 16, 2025 in the Western District of Texas |
| SEC civil case | SEC v. Gomez, No. 5:25-cv-00805, Western District of Texas, filed July 14, 2025 |
| Current status | Fugitive believed to be in Mexico. A reward of up to 150,000 dollars is offered. |
How the Helios scheme allegedly worked
Court filings describe a textbook Ponzi structure. Gomez told clients he was an experienced trader who could deliver monthly double-digit returns by actively trading securities on their behalf. He also claimed each account was insured for up to 75 percent of its value. According to the SEC, no client funds ever reached a trading platform.
Investors signed advisory agreements and deposited money into bank accounts that Gomez controlled personally. The packages ranged from 350 dollars per week for aggressive day trading to 800 dollars per quarter for long-term growth. A swing trading option sat between them at 500 dollars per month. In return, clients received one-line email statements showing balances that only moved up.
Filings describe Gomez as a self-identified professional gambler with no known experience managing money for clients. The SEC says those statements were fictitious and that no individual client accounts were ever created. The agency also alleges he spent client funds on a lavish lifestyle, payments to earlier investors, and unrelated business ventures. About 666,000 dollars of client money went to two relief defendants toward real estate.
When the money ran out in September 2023, Gomez sent clients a letter claiming Helios had suffered a sudden and unrecoverable liquidation. He told investors a bailout loan had been secured and that everyone would receive their initial capital back by February 1, 2024. The SEC says no such loan existed and no one was repaid.
Red flags investors can learn from
The Gomez case follows a pattern seen in adviser fraud for decades. Several warning signs were visible long before the collapse.
- Monthly double-digit return promises, far beyond what legitimate trading delivers
- Claims that accounts were insured, with no policy documents ever produced
- Deposits sent to personal bank accounts instead of an independent custodian
- Performance statements that showed no transactions, only rising balances
- An unregistered adviser operating through entities with no regulatory history
What investors should do now
Victims should preserve every document they hold, including advisory agreements, bank transfers, and the email statements Gomez sent. Anyone with information about his location can contact the FBI online or through its toll-free tip line. Because the SEC case remains pending, investors may also be able to participate in any recovery process the court establishes.
Recovering money in a fugitive case is slow, and outcomes are never certain. Restitution through a criminal conviction, disgorgement in the SEC action, and private civil claims can all play a role. A securities attorney can review account records and explain which path fits a specific situation.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Imer Gomez and why is the FBI searching for him?
Gomez is a 29-year-old former San Antonio resident charged with wire fraud for allegedly operating a Ponzi scheme that raised about 10 million dollars from more than 400 investors. The FBI believes he is in Mexico and has added him to its Most Wanted Fraudsters list.
How much did investors lose in the Helios Venture Fund scheme?
The SEC complaint puts client deposits at roughly 9 million dollars between August 2021 and September 2023. The FBI, counting a broader group of victims, places the total near 10 million dollars across more than 400 people.
Can victims of the K&G Investment Solutions scheme recover their money?
Recovery depends on the criminal case, the pending SEC action, and whatever assets investigators locate. Victims should preserve records, report losses to the FBI, and speak with a securities lawyer about civil options.
How to recover your losses
Investors who lost money through Helios Venture Fund or K&G Investment Solutions still have potential paths to recovery, even with the accused overseas. Acting early preserves records and keeps claims ahead of the process. A securities law firm can evaluate whether arbitration, a civil claim, or coordination with authorities fits the facts.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Criminal charges and civil complaints are allegations unless proven in court.
