Complaint Review: John Richard Reotutar - Skokie Illinois

Beware of this man.  He isn't well-known yet in the film industry, but his name is popping up throughout select groups in the country.  SAG is well-aware of him now as he has single-handedly ruined many productions.

Reotutar is not only a bad businessman, but he is also a fraud and a scam artist, who has been working producers with promises of getting them fully funded since 2008.  

He bases his business around "asset-based financing."  He uses fraudulent Letters of Credit in hopes of acquiring a loan. He claims to have relationships with reputable banks, but this is a lie.  He usually will ask for a fee to facilitate the loan.  Once you give him the money, it is usually gone faster than he can count it. Whether he sends the money overseas to his family, or whether he spreads the money out amonst his "partners" is unknown.  

There is a list of people Reotutar has associated himself with and if these people are mentioned, please be aware:

Boris Epstein (Not sure of a title, but he has been given money from Reotutar before.  He is in and out of the industry and lives in New York.)

Vincent Schifano (based out of South America and New York, runs a company called "VPS International" This man most likely has mob ties and runs "mining" operations.  No one has ever heard of him and is a friend of Reotutar's.)

Mark Glazer (Lives in Chicago, IL - owns a lot of real estate - company called Heritage Reality Partners- and claims to not be involved with Reotutar, but is very much involved with him as they are close friends.  He is also a doctor.  When the heat is on Reotutar, Glazer goes into hiding.)

Vincent Willingham (A supposed investment banker)

Reverand Fred Barnette (Lives in Philadelphia) 

Robin (Rob) Slattery (Owns Corporate Facilitators out of Austrailia. Used to employ Reotutar, but dumped him once he found out about his past.  Presently is no longer affiliated with him but he too is not a very good businessman.)

Christopher F. Henning (Attorney friend of Reotutar)

Jan Der Japp (Supposed millionaire who travels the world and owns a company called "Sequoia Investment Limited)

Frank Ekejija (This man has a shady background with a supposed fund called the "NVC Fund"  There has been much documented about him and the cast of characters he associates himself with who have either served hefty prison sentences or are currently being investigated.)

Most of his scams take place outside of his home state, Illinois.  There are court records of Reotutar in Cook County (IL).  He has been evicted from several homes, has been sued by a number of companies and has only made a few court appearances.  He is usually a "no show" at hearings.  Most have tried to see if he has any assets that they can bank off of, but either Reotutar can hide them well, spent the money or has spread it out amonst his "partners."  

He will usually attach himself to companies and say he is "associated" with them and/or are "Friends" but this is not true. The people mentioned above have either broke off communication with Reotutar so not to be culpable themselves, or use him for other people's funds.  

Reotutar will try to use other people's assets to put up against bank loans, but usually these do not pan out, as most break away from Reotutar before anything can happen.  

Reotutar has a wife and three kids.  He has screwed many Producers/Companies out of money.  Only one Company has been successful in brining him to court, but unsuccesful in digging up any assets.  This was when he had a company called "Brivana Group"  This company does not exist anymore.

The FBI is currently investigating Reotutar.  Be aware of him and stay clear.