Overview

• An indictment unsealed in Manhattan alleges Vladimir Artamonov raised more than $4 million from fellow alumni between September 2021 and February 2024.
• Prosecutors say he marketed “Project Information Arbitrage,” claiming he could trade ahead of Berkshire Hathaway disclosures.
• The indictment states he instead made risky short‑term options bets and used investor money for personal expenses, leading to heavy losses.
• Investigators allege Ponzi‑style repayments, asserting less than $400,000 was ultimately returned to investors.
• He was arrested in Elkridge, Maryland, and released on $300,000 bail with a no‑contact order as the federal case proceeds.