Florida Man Arrested in Alleged $328 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Federal authorities have arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, 34, of Apopka, Florida, accusing him of orchestrating a $328 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through his Orlando-based company, Goliath Ventures Inc..

The case was announced by the U.S. Department of Justice and filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

The Alleged Scheme

According to prosecutors, Delgado, founder and CEO of Goliath Ventures, formerly known as Gen-Z Venture Firm, defrauded thousands of investors between January 2023 and January 2026.

Investors were allegedly promised “guaranteed” monthly returns ranging from 3% to 8%, which Delgado claimed would be generated through cryptocurrency liquidity pools.

However, authorities say the operation functioned as a classic Ponzi structure. Rather than investing the funds as advertised, Delgado allegedly used capital from new investors to pay earlier participants, creating the illusion of legitimate returns.

Blockchain analysis reportedly showed that out of the $328 million collected, only about $1 million to $1.5 million was ever sent to an actual cryptocurrency trading platform.

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Alleged Misuse of Investor Funds

Federal investigators claim Delgado used investor money to fund an extravagant lifestyle.

According to court filings, he purchased four luxury homes across Central Florida—including properties in Winter Park, Sanford, Windermere, and Kissimmee—valued between $1.15 million and $8.5 million each.

Authorities also allege that funds were spent on high-end travel, lavish business events, holiday parties, and charitable sponsorships intended to build credibility and attract additional investors.

Criminal Charges and Potential Sentence

Delgado has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering.

If convicted on all counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison.

He made his initial court appearance on February 24 and was released on a $1 million bond. As part of his release conditions, he is being monitored with an ankle tracking device.

The case remains ongoing as federal prosecutors continue their investigation.

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