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definitely recoverable and at this point do not use the machine, take the drive out altogether, dont even turn it on just to copy stuff off it because the operating system will ALWAYS perform its own writes to the drive possibly corrupting the original file you want to recover. take it to a data recovery business, this what they do (if you try doing it yourself you're going to screw things up), if the intention is to take the files to a lawyer or police determine that right NOW. There are forensic (ie legal) procedures to follow otherwise the accussed can just say you recovered the files and altered them yourself . it much more than "just recovering the files" if you've made a formal complaint to the police then the drive is evidence and should be handed to them already for them to arrange forensic recovery (if not you are currently withholding evidence).
Seriously, get the hell out of the forum and go speak to a data recovery center about the situation, they will be able to advise you how to proceed if you want to have any hope of proving fraud and recovering any funds. Do not go the the kid next door who is good with computers or your local cheap chinese computer chap. Right now it sounds they could accuse YOU of stealing the money and wiping the evidence from the laptop. Not joking , just bugger off and talk to a data recovery business or two, any delay or mistake now will cost you big later on, including criminal charges. Talk to your lawyer second, turn off unplug the laptop first.
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