Peter Mitesser, Owner

PCM Investigations is owned by Peter Mitesser, who has extensive experience leading investigative teams in both the government and private sectors. 

Most recently, Pete worked as a Senior Financial Investigator for Deloitte Financial Advisory Services. He helped lead a Department of Justice multi-agency task force operation that disrupted and dismantled significant money laundering organizations. Pete is also a frequent instructor for Department of Justice financial investigations seminars, focusing on trade-based money laundering investigations.

Before joining Deloitte, Pete built and managed a financial investigative team working with Department of Justice and United States Treasury for Booz Allen Hamilton. His team focused on detecting money laundering and suspicious activities while also identifying money laundering typologies. Their work led to the seizure and forfeiture of millions of dollars of financial assets. 

Prior to transitioning to the private sector, Pete had a distinguished 31-year career with the FBI and DEA. He retired as an Assistant Special Agent In Charge of a multi-agency Department of Justice lead operation. He was responsible for supervising and coordinating sensitive international money laundering and narcotics investigations. He was also responsible for training programs, contracts, budgets, and briefings to government executives.


Awards & Recognitions

Special Act of Service, DEA
Award for Public Service, U.S. Department of Justice
Special Award of Honor, Narcotic Enforcement Offices Association
Distinguished Service, Republic of Columbia