He scammed you out of your money to start this new business called The Sackets Harbor Anchor. The phone number is (315) 646-2040. I suggest you call Tom & Maury Peters at that number if you want answers. He used the investment money from the EMPZ shareholders to start this business.
Here is the link to that new business. All of the revenues they have generated actually belongs to the EMPZ shareholders. You can also email them at the website. I suggest you try calling and send a email through the website that I provided below. I will help you find a good lawyer to take on this case.