Ernesto A. Castillo Mpa, Cfe, Cfcs (Pete)

Ernesto A. "Pete" Castillo, MPA, CFE, CFCS, has extensive experience in fraud analysis and financial crime investigation, currently serving as a Fraud Analyst/Investigator and Financial Crime Specialist in risk mitigation since May 2014. As a Certified Financial Crimes Specialist and Certified Fraud Examiner, Castillo has participated in various forensic reviews and examinations. Leadership roles include Former Chairman and President of the New York City Certified Fraud Examiners, contributing significantly to the organization’s educational efforts in fraud prevention. Castillo’s previous experience encompasses serving as an Investigative Analyst with the U.S. Department of Justice and a Special Investigator with Nassau County Attorneys Office, along with roles at Washington Mutual and American International Group focusing on risk assessment and fraud investigations. Castillo holds a Master of Public Administration from Marist College and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration/Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.