The CEO of Goliath Ventures has been arrested on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges in connection with an alleged $328 million Ponzi scheme. If you invested with Goliath Ventures or Christopher Delgado, you may have legal claims beyond the criminal case to recover your losses.
Free Confidential ConsultationOn February 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of Christopher Alexander Delgado, the founder and CEO of Goliath Ventures, an Orlando-based blockchain firm. Federal prosecutors allege that Delgado operated a Ponzi scheme from January 2023 through January 2026, defrauding investors of at least $328 million.
Investors were promised monthly returns generated through cryptocurrency "liquidity pools." In reality, prosecutors allege that only approximately $1 million was ever placed into any liquidity pool. The vast majority of funds were used to pay purported returns to earlier investors and to fund luxury events and travel.
The criminal case may result in some restitution, but criminal proceedings alone rarely make investors whole. Defrauded investors often have additional civil claims against third parties who facilitated or failed to prevent the fraud.
Banks, payment processors, and financial institutions that handled Goliath Ventures funds may have failed to flag suspicious transactions or comply with anti-money-laundering obligations. These entities may bear liability for enabling the fraud to continue.
If you were introduced to Goliath Ventures through a financial advisor, broker, or other professional who received compensation for the referral, that individual and their firm may be liable for failing to conduct adequate due diligence before recommending the investment.
A federal receiver will likely be appointed to marshal and distribute Goliath's remaining assets. Properly documenting and filing your claim in the receivership is critical to maximizing your share of any recovered funds.
Depending on the circumstances of your investment, you may have individual fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and unjust enrichment claims against Delgado, Goliath Ventures, and any entities or individuals involved in the scheme.
In fraud cases, early action is critical. Assets that can be recovered today may be dissipated or hidden tomorrow. Statutes of limitations apply to civil claims, and deadlines for filing claims in receivership proceedings can be strict.
Additionally, investors who retain counsel early are better positioned to participate in any receivership distribution, identify viable third-party claims before evidence disappears, and protect their interests as the criminal case develops.
If you invested with Goliath Ventures, preserving your own records — account statements, correspondence with Delgado or Goliath personnel, wire transfer confirmations, and any agreements you signed — is essential.
If you invested with Goliath Ventures or Christopher Delgado, contact us to discuss your legal options. There is no cost for an initial consultation, and all representations in this matter are handled on a contingency fee basis.
No fees unless we recover money for you.