The 39-year-old admitted to obtaining at least $1.5 million for personal use by misusing the funds intended initially for constructing private residences.

Brett Detamore, the former West University home developer who allegedly faked his disappearance in June 2023, appeared in federal court Monday afternoon.

Brett Detamore, the former West University home developer who allegedly faked his disappearance in June 2023, has been federally charged with one count of wire fraud, according to federal court records obtained by KPRC 2 News.

West University Place police tell KPRC 2 they referred all investigative matters to the FBI regarding Brett Detamore and his company, Detamore Development.

In the last week, a total of four lawsuits have been filed against 38-year-old Brett Detamore, who was reported missing in June but found alive days later.

The West University Place father and developer who went missing for days over the summer is accused of faking his disappearance in an elaborate fraud scheme to steal money from investors and home buyers, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Harris County.

A 38-year-old West University man who was reported missing on June 21 was found safe Monday night at a San Antonio bus stop, officials said.

West University Place police said on Monday they do not suspect foul play after a 38-year-old man was reported missing six days ago.