Actor Erik von Detten sued over alleged $2 million gold‑coin fraud

The lawsuit claims the actor and former employer Rosland Capital defrauded the Greenbergs of about $900,000.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:58:06 GMT

Former Disney actor Erik von Detten, 44, has been sued in California for alleged elder abuse and fraud involving more than $2 million invested by an elderly couple in gold coins, according to Variety and The Independent.

What happened

The Greenbergs, aged 85 and 97, say they contacted Rosland Capital after seeing a 2020 television ad and were put in touch with von Detten. Court filings allege von Detten told them they could invest their retirement savings in gold coins. The couple placed two orders totaling roughly $1 million for Lady Liberty gold coins, were told the coins would be stored, and then made a second purchase of about $1 million. They later learned the coins were marked up, leaving them with coins worth about $1.3 million after spending $2.1 million, and they claim a loss of $900,000.

What the reports add

Variety notes that the lawsuit, filed in May, also names Rosland Capital, which ceased operations and declared bankruptcy in July 2026 with $64 million in liabilities and $500,000 in assets. The filing cites scrutiny from the New York Attorney General’s Office and the SEC. The creditors’ committee in the bankruptcy case seeks to subpoena von Detten, alleging he played an “instrumental part” in the company’s collapse and that similar complaints have been made by hundreds of creditors.

The Independent adds that the lawsuit was seen by TMZ and specifies that the Greenbergs told von Detten they had about $2 million in retirement funds, which he encouraged them to use for the gold purchases. It also details the alleged markup and the couple’s claim of $900,000 in losses.

What was said

Variety reports the creditors’ committee alleged, “The Greenbergs’ story is not unique… it is one of hundreds,” without quoting a specific individual. The Independent does not provide direct quotations from the parties.

How it came about

Von Detten’s involvement with Rosland Capital began after his acting career, and the firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and liquidation in July 2026. Earlier this year, Felo News covered the broader gold market, including the Indian regulator’s warning on gold‑related products (India’s Gold ETFs Halt Fresh Investments as SEBI Issues Warning), highlighting heightened scrutiny of gold investments.

Key facts

Erik von Detten and Rosland Capital are sued by an elderly couple alleging $2 million gold‑coin fraud (variety.com)
The Greenbergs claim they lost about $900,000 after buying overpriced gold coins (independent.co.uk)
Rosland Capital declared bankruptcy in July 2026 with $64 million in liabilities (variety.com)