Deep Tide TechFlow News, February 26 — According to Decrypt, Christopher Alexander Delgado, the former CEO of Goliath Ventures in Apopka, Florida, was arrested by federal authorities for operating a $328 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. He faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Southern District of Florida alleges that Delgado falsely promised high monthly returns to lure investors into a crypto liquidity pool. In reality, most of the funds were diverted to pay early investors and fund his personal luxury lifestyle, including purchasing million-dollar mansions and hosting lavish events. Blockchain analysis shows that only about $1.5 million of investor funds were sent to the decentralized exchange Uniswap.
The Department of Justice has set up a dedicated website inviting potential victims to self-identify. If convicted, Delgado faces up to 30 years in prison.
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Former CEO of Goliath Ventures Arrested for $328 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme
Deep Tide TechFlow News, February 26 — According to Decrypt, Christopher Alexander Delgado, the former CEO of Goliath Ventures in Apopka, Florida, was arrested by federal authorities for operating a $328 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. He faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Southern District of Florida alleges that Delgado falsely promised high monthly returns to lure investors into a crypto liquidity pool. In reality, most of the funds were diverted to pay early investors and fund his personal luxury lifestyle, including purchasing million-dollar mansions and hosting lavish events. Blockchain analysis shows that only about $1.5 million of investor funds were sent to the decentralized exchange Uniswap.
The Department of Justice has set up a dedicated website inviting potential victims to self-identify. If convicted, Delgado faces up to 30 years in prison.