Curriculum Vitae

Licensed Private Investigator | Strategic Research & Intelligence Consultant
Westlake Village, CA
📞 310-248-0187 ✉️ BisMail@protonmail.com www.VeriLuxIS.com

Professional Summary

Seasoned and licensed Private Investigator with 12+ years of multifaceted experience in surveillance operations, investigative research, corporate due diligence, and litigation support. Specializing in workers' compensation and disability fraud surveillance, Ed combines legal and tactical fieldwork with strategic analysis to uncover actionable intelligence for insurance defense, legal teams, and corporate clients. Proven ability to discreetly monitor, document, and report claimant activities for use in depositions, settlements, and court testimony.

Core Competencies

Workers’ Comp & Disability Fraud Surveillance
Sub Rosa / Covert Field Operations
Corporate & M&A Due Diligence
Background & Asset Investigations
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) & HUMINT
Undercover Assignments & Internal Investigations
Election Integrity & Ballot Fraud Analysis
Elder Abuse, Civil Fraud & Family Law Support
Litigation Support & Witness Interviews
Surveillance Technology & Legal Evidence Collection
AI-Augmented Investigative Research
Investigative Report Writing & Court-Ready Documentation

Highlighted Surveillance Experience

Workers' Compensation & Disability Surveillance – Ongoing (CA Counties: Riverside, Ventura, LA, OC)

Recent operation (August 2025): Conducted covert surveillance on a police officer with an active disability claim in Riverside County, documenting activity with stated injuries. Operated across multiple days, including weekend surveillance, and provided HD video and timestamped photographic documentation.
Multiple recent assignments tracing claimants from medical appointments to residences and third-party locations, including stops at gyms, restaurants, and retail centers.
Developed detailed reports and raw footage for use by insurance defense counsel, with emphasis on activity level vs. claimed limitations.
Provided expert-level awareness in surveillance positioning, tailing techniques, and discreet filming, often operating with a team or alone and in dynamic environments.
Experienced with difficult and high-profile subjects, including law enforcement officers, politicians, and public employees.
Delivered professional, court-admissible surveillance reports used in claims review meetings and depositions.

Selected Investigative Projects

COVID-19 Origins & Federal Suppression Case (2022)

Provided research and intelligence for Senate-level review. Identified classified DARPA-linked documents on gain-of-function research.

Cartel & Human Trafficking Investigation – San Antonio, TX

Supported field team in identifying stash house location; coordinated with non-profit and law enforcement leads.

Election Integrity Projects (2020–2022)

Investigated double voting and ballot harvesting in multiple contested jurisdictions. Supported legal teams with evidentiary documentation.

Big Tech Censorship & Algorithmic Bias Research

Researched de-platforming patterns and provided findings to transparency watchdogs and legal entities.

Anthony Brooklier Jr. Death Investigation

Supported legal counsel in conducting scene reviews, witness follow-ups, and cause-of-death pattern analysis.

Business & Real Estate Due Diligence

Conducted vetting of small business acquisition targets, off-market ventures, and background checks on sellers and key personnel.

Corporate Internal Theft & Turnaround Case

Successfully turned around a distressed company, leading to its acquisition. Contracted to investigate suspected employee theft after a tip from Barnes & Noble flagged abnormal returns. Over several weeks, monitored warehouse flow and accounting discrepancies, revealing that two employees were stealing inventory and processing returns to personal accounts. Obtained full confessions and coordinated restitution agreements.

Financial Elder Abuse Investigation – Home Contractor Fraud

Retained by a family member concerned about the excessive time a contractor was spending at her father’s home and suspicious claims regarding electrical safety.
Conducted a multi-week investigation, gaining the trust of the homeowner and reviewing invoices, proposed work, and on-site conditions.
Determined that contractors falsely claimed the home’s wiring was outdated and not up to code, and were charging for full rewiring using the same Romex wiring that already existed in the home.
Verified with multiple licensed contractors that the alleged safety concerns were fabricated and that the original wiring was fully up to code.
Assisted the family in securing substantial refunds from the contractor, documenting fraudulent practices, and hiring a reputable contractor to repair the damage and restore the home.
Reported the fraudulent activity to the California Contractors State License Board and the license holders under whom the scammers were operating.

Additional Experience

Undercover fieldwork in internal theft investigations at wholesale/retail locations.
Surveillance in elder abuse, civil harassment, and family law contexts.
Political intelligence research involving local corruption and electioneering issues.
Collaboration with law firms to produce timeline analysis, subpoena target lists, and investigative affidavits.
Volunteer work: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. Red Cross emergency preparedness. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Licenses & Clearances

California Licensed Private Investigator – #188561
Background checked and cleared for sensitive legal and corporate investigative assignments
TSA Precheck / TWIC / CGAUX / DRE / Registered Process Server / CERT

Tools & Technologies

High-Definition Covert Surveillance Equipment
Legal GPS Tracking (compliant with CA law & court orders)
AI-Powered OSINT & Social Media Analysis Platforms
Secure, Encrypted Communication & File Transfer
Real-Time Evidence Documentation Software