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Michael James White
After court officials rescheduled the man’s court date from Nov. 14 to Jan. 9, 2023, a Beaumont businessman under investigation by local authorities, including the FBI, won’t appear before a judge again for his crimes until next year.
An ongoing investigation by The Examiner revealed that Gold Pro LLC. owner and operator Michael James White, 34, has reportedly stolen more than $1 million in precious metals – and payments for them – from customers across the country.
“The defendants are national actors in the coin market, which, along with their deceptive dealings with (the victim), supports (his) contention that their conduct is capable of repetition and, therefore, impacts on the public interest,” reads a 2020 judgment ordered by 13th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Perry Gravely of South Carolina for White to repay a customer there $487,331.18.
The judge’s words proved prophetic, according to a collection White’s subsequent customers-turned victims.
“I can’t believe his website is up and he’s still in business,” said Jacksonville, Florida, resident Larry Collier, who told The Examiner in September White robbed him of just over $25,000 after a May 13 order. “I got an invoice that said it would ship within seven to 10 business days. I reached out on May 26, and then again on June 3, and then again on June 6. He finally just threw some stuff in a box and shipped it to me,” saying White just hoped to appease and quiet his complaining customer.