An Apopka man taken into custody this week stands accused of running a Ponzi scheme that bilked at least $328 million from victim investors, according to federal prosecutors.
The criminal complaint listed Christopher Alexander Delgado, 34, as the president and CEO of Goliath Ventures, also known as Gen-Z Venture Firm. A news release charges him with wire fraud and money laundering.
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According to a news release from Gregory W. Kehoe, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, Delgado ran Goliath Ventures as a Ponzi scheme between January 2023 and January 2026.
Delgado is accused of persuading victims to invest large sums of money under false pretenses of monthly returns generated by cryptocurrency “liquidity pools” at the time, while the funds were actually used to pay phony monthly returns to earlier investors, according to the release.
Delgado is also charged with using the victims’ money to support “extravagant business gatherings, holiday parties, and luxury travel accommodations,” as well as the acquisition of the following four residential properties:
- August 2024, $1.65 million property in Sanford
- December 2024, $1.15 million property in Kissimmee
- July 2025, $3.2 million property in Winter Park
- September 2025, $8.5 million property in Windermere
Prosecutors said Delgado faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison if convicted on all counts.
The announcement claims that victims who have been identified by law enforcement will be advised immediately of their rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. Those who suspect they may have been a victim and who have not yet been contacted are encouraged to contact [email protected] or go to the US Justice Department website.
