“A projected $300,000 civil fight looks very different when a $328 Million Federal Criminal Complaint is already on record.”

For months, I have been investigating Goliath Ventures Inc, a crypto-based operation that marketed structured “joint ventures” and liquidity-driven returns while dismissing critics as malicious.

Since 1 September 2025, this case has consumed an extraordinary amount of my time. I routinely work 70 to 80 hours a week exposing financial misconduct, speaking to investors, analysing documents, and verifying claims. When alleged losses reach into the hundreds of millions, the flow of victims, whistleblowers, and evidence does not slow down — it intensifies.

PDFThe situation escalated when Christopher Delgado was charged in a $328 Million Federal Criminal Complaint filed by the United States of America. That is a federal criminal matter alleging large-scale fraud tied to the same business operations I had been reporting on. A civil defamation dispute can be framed as a disagreement over words. A federal criminal complaint alleging nine-figure misconduct fundamentally changes the landscape.

At the same time, a civil lawsuit filed against me in Florida was still technically active.

That is where the pressure began.

The $300,000 Counterattack

Before the $328 Million Federal Criminal Complaint was filed, Goliath Ventures Inc had already initiated a defamation lawsuit against me in Florida, despite the obvious jurisdictional issues of targeting a New Zealand citizen with no U.S. operational presence. I challenged jurisdiction immediately. That motion remained pending. No hearing had been scheduled. No ruling had been issued. The case was sitting in procedural limbo.

PDFTheir lawyers later circulated a Joint Scheduling Report outlining the next phase of litigation. It proposed an extensive roadmap: eight months of discovery, depositions, electronic evidence collection across devices and platforms, expert testimony, mediation windows, and post-discovery motions. It presented the case as structured, organised, and moving forward toward trial.

Embedded inside that report was a projected estimate of $300,000 or more in attorney’s fees and costs through trial, which they indicated they would seek to recover if they prevailed. That figure was not a damages claim. It was a projected litigation cost estimate. But placed in a formal court filing against a self-represented journalist, it functioned as financial pressure. It signalled scale. It signalled endurance. It signalled asymmetry between a law firm projecting six-figure litigation costs and an independent investigator defending himself.

I did not open the scheduling report when it was first sent. My inbox was flooded with investors reporting serious losses — some in the six-figure range. My focus was on evidence and victims, not on accommodating a litigation calendar designed to consume time and attention.

It was not until 5:00am New Zealand time, after being woken from deep sleep by a frustrated investor venting about his losses, that I opened the report for the first time. I had gone to bed at 1:00am after another investigative session. Three hours later, I was reading a document projecting $300,000 in legal costs.

By that point, however, the federal criminal complaint had already been filed — and the strategic environment had fundamentally changed.

Charged — Yet Still Pushing

Once Christopher Delgado was charged in a $328 Million Federal Criminal Complaint, the context surrounding the civil case shifted immediately. Federal criminal proceedings introduce a materially different level of scrutiny and risk. Civil discovery is not casual; it requires sworn testimony, structured document production, and reciprocal disclosure. When a criminal complaint concerning the same underlying business operations is active, the strategic landscape changes in ways that cannot be ignored.

And yet, the civil scheduling machinery continued to move. The discovery roadmap remained in place. The projected $300,000 in attorney’s fees and costs still sat in writing. The posture of the lawsuit suggested forward momentum, as though nothing material had changed.

From a purely procedural standpoint, the case had not been ruled on. It was technically still alive.

After reviewing the scheduling report at 5:00am New Zealand time, my Avenger and I began drafting a response. The tone was deliberate and procedural. I would not approve the report in its current form. Jurisdiction remained disputed. The effect of the federal criminal complaint on discovery and scheduling required formal acknowledgment. There was no theatrics involved — only strategic positioning in response to a litigation plan that now existed in a very different legal environment.

The Collapse

PDFAfter reading the scheduling report at 5:00am New Zealand time, my Avenger and I began drafting a formal response. The tone was procedural and firm. I would not approve the report in its current form. Jurisdiction remained disputed. The impact of the $328 Million Federal Criminal Complaint on discovery and scheduling needed to be addressed directly. There was nothing emotional or theatrical about the reply. It was strategic positioning in response to a document that projected eight months of litigation and approximately $300,000 in legal costs.

We were finalising that response when the notification came through.

One minute before the Reply was sent, a new court filing appeared.

A Voluntary Dismissal.

The plaintiff dismissed the case.

The lawsuit was not decided on the merits by a judge. It was not dismissed after argument. It was voluntarily terminated by the party who initiated it. The same case that outlined a long discovery roadmap and projected significant legal fees ceased to exist before my response even left the inbox.

That sequence matters.

PDFThe most recent procedural fact in Goliath v de Hek is dismissal.

There is no active discovery.
There is no scheduled deposition.
There is no pending trial path.

The civil case was voluntarily withdrawn.

What This Actually Means

There has been understandable confusion and fear among some observers who believe that if I was sued, others could be next. The perception circulating in some circles is that the legal pressure continues to escalate. The reality, however, is more straightforward when you look at the sequence of events.

Christopher Delgado has been charged in a $328 Million Federal Criminal Complaint. That is an active federal matter.

Goliath v de Hek has been voluntarily dismissed. That is the most recent procedural development in the civil case.

The defamation lawsuit that was filed against me is no longer active. It was not decided by a judge on the merits; it was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff. As things stand today, there is no ongoing civil action in that matter.

That does not eliminate the theoretical possibility of a future filing. But as of now, the operative fact is dismissal. The civil pressure that once existed in that case is no longer live.

When you examine the sequence objectively — federal criminal complaint filed, projected litigation costs outlined, civil case voluntarily dismissed — the direction of momentum has changed. The most recent development is not escalation. It is withdrawal.

Not Intimidated. Not Surprised.

Exposing large-scale financial misconduct brings predictable responses. Legal pressure is one of them. That is part of the terrain when you challenge powerful interests operating at scale. What ultimately matters, however, is not the existence of pressure — it is how events unfold once scrutiny intensifies.

I have continued investigating. I have continued publishing. I have continued speaking to victims and reviewing evidence. The civil case that was filed against me has been voluntarily dismissed. The $328 Million Federal Criminal Complaint remains active.

The sequence is now clear. The lawsuit that once projected extended discovery and significant legal costs is no longer proceeding. The federal criminal matter moves forward.

The board has changed.

And the record reflects it.

Editorial Note: This article was updated after initial publication to clarify procedural details and reflect the most current court filings. The core facts and timeline remain unchanged.

Previously in This Series on Goliath Ventures

  1. Glossy Promises, Shaky Contracts
    Goliath Ventures Exposed – Glossy Promises, Shaky Contracts, and the Dark Reality of Guaranteed Returns
    Where it all began: inflated promises of 60% returns backed by contracts that were flimsy at best.
  2. The Compliance Illusion
    Goliath Ventures Exposed Part 3: Christopher Delgado, Matt Burks, BlackBlock and the Compliance Illusion
    The smoke-and-mirrors routine — how Burks and BlackBlock tried to pose as “independent” while being insiders.
  3. The Smear Campaign Claim
    Chris Lord Delgado Claims “Smear Campaign” – Goliath Ventures Exposed in My Full Response
    Delgado’s pushback — calling legitimate questions a “smear campaign” while victims kept piling up.
  4. The Bookkeeper’s Vanishing Act
    The Bookkeeper’s Vanishing Act: Chris Delgado, Nadia Bringas, and Goliath Ventures
    When the money trail grew hot, Bringas dissolved her company in Florida overnight and popped back up in Wyoming.
  5. The Fake Audit
    Pull Money While You Can! Goliath Ventures Ponzi Exposed by FAKE Audit. Florida Ponzi Scheme SCAM
    A so-called “audit” that turned out to be nothing more than a Mailchimp blast with zero financial data.
  6. The Missing FinCEN Registration
    Goliath Ventures Inc (Christopher Delgado) and the Missing FinCEN Registration: Why It Matters
    Digging into why a real investment firm would never operate without this registration — unless it was hiding.
  7. Collapse and Clawbacks
    Goliath Ventures Inc Florida Ponzi Collapse, Coming Clawbacks and Arrests
    The unraveling accelerates: clawbacks loom, and indictments draw closer.
  8. The Securities Question
    The Unregistered Securities Problem: Why Goliath Ventures’ Contracts Are Likely Illegal
    Breaking down why Goliath’s contracts were never legal in the first place — a fatal flaw in their setup.
  9. What Real Funds Look Like
    What Real Quant Funds Look Like Vs. Goliath Ventures, FL Ponzi Scam
    Today’s deep dive: exposing how every part of Goliath’s structure collapses under scrutiny.
  10. Stolen money, gifts, and uneconomical deals
    Who Is Still Profiting From Goliath Ventures Inc, Orlando Ponzi? Don’t Drop The Soap.
    Unusual developments connected to the Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme, which is now imploding.
  11. FBI Director Kash Patel, Ron DeSantis and even Andrew Tate
    Goliath Ventures Ponzi: Verlin Sanciangco & My Liquidity Partner (MLP) Scam Rebranded.
    Goliath Ventures Inc ponzi scheme has been running for a lot longer than most people realize.
  12. I just got sued for telling the truth
    Danny vs Goliath: New Zealand Journalist Sued by Christopher Delgado’s GOLIATH VENTURES INC.
    I uncovered what I believe is a large-scale Ponzi scheme.
  13. You now have 3 copyright strikes
    Dirty Tactics: How GOLIATH VENTURES INC Is Abusing YouTube’s Copyright System to Silence Journalism.
    Your channel (as well as YouTube channels associated with it) is scheduled to be terminated in 7 days.
  14. Crypto Crash!
    Crypto Prices Crash! GOLIATH VENTURES Investors Should Be Very Worried.
    Questions Goliath Ventures Investors Should Be Asking
  15. Filed a 22‑page Motion to Dismiss
    Florida Orlando Ponzi Scheme Sues New Zealand Journalist, $150,000 Bribe Attempt.
    This lawsuit isn’t about protecting a reputation—it’s about damage control and intimidation.
  16. You didn’t escape the scam — you benefited from it
    Whistleblower or Opportunist? The Anatomy of a Non-Whistleblower Who Protected Goliath Ventures.
    To show what a real whistleblower looks like, and what one doesn’t.
  17. The Banking Breakdown
    GOLIATH VENTURES INC’s Secret Bank Switch: The Collapse Behind the “Transparency” Spin.
    A false transparency update masking a banking crisis and ongoing promotion.
  18. Director of Administration at Goliath Ventures Inc
    Stephen Davis: The Fire Chief Who Walked Out of the Firehouse and Straight Into a Financial Inferno.
    There is one path still open to Stephen Davis — the only path that honours the uniform he once wore.
  19. Goliath Ventures Inc has now collapsed
    Goliath Ventures Payouts Stop: Insiders Pull 10’s of Millions While Everyone Else Waits.
    Paid their romantic partners and family members tens of millions since 12/Nov/2025.
  20. Behavioural pattern is the same
    Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid Wipeout – And Why Goliath Ventures Investors Should Pay Attention.
    High-risk gamblers calling themselves “genius traders,” sitting on terrible risk management, and using other people’s trust.
  21. Goliath Ventures December Breakdown: What Investors Must Know
    Goliath Ventures: Chris Delgado and Jonathan Mason Ruin Christmas! Canadians, Hide Your Wallets!.
    Delgado’s deceit deepens as victims face mounting pressure, collapsing trust and urgent accountability.
  22. Tomo Marjanovic’s “Brotherhood” Post
    Tomo Marjanovic, #GoliathStrong and the Miami Dinner That Exposes Goliath’s Collapse. 
    And loyalty is the last thing a failing scheme demands before the crash.
  23. Rapidly Unfolding Financial Collapse
    Goliath Ventures Inc Dec 15–18: Payouts Promised – Where is The Money? Where is Christopher Delgado?
    Investigating Goliath Ventures’ missing payouts, executive distancing, jurisdiction shifts, and evidence pointing to a collapsing Ponzi structure.
  24. Broken Promises, Vanishing Transparency, Accountability Looms
    The Collapse of GOLIATH Ventures Inc: Missed Promises, Narrative Control: The Calm Before the Storm
    Delayed distributions, opaque explanations, missing proof, leadership silence, heavy spending, and growing investor coordination emerge.
  25. A story of control, delay, and retreat.
    Goliath Ventures Inc: The Deleted Video, The Rewritten Narrative, And The Quiet Exit
    A documented analysis of what was said, what was removed, and why it matters as withdrawals remain frozen.
  26. Before the Collapse: How GOLIATH Was Built Without Proof
    The Origins of GOLIATH VENTURES INC: How Proximity Replaced Proof as Millions Were Raised
    Tracing the social networks, abandoned ideas, and unverified claims that enabled Goliath to raise millions before anything real was ever built.
  27. When Withdrawals Fail, Dashboards Replace Real Money
    Hyper-Compound Illusions: How GOLIATH VENTURES INC Leaves Investors Watching Dashboards Not Payments
    Investors are watching balances grow while withdrawals fail. This investigation exposes how hyper-compounding is used to delay exits.
  28. New Company Update Message Received – Outstanding Exits & Distributions
    Another Email, Same Problem: Why the MSB Excuse Doesn’t Explain Missing Money
    Investors haven’t been paid for months. Now a lawyer blames MSB delays. This breakdown explains why the excuse fails and asks the real question: where is the money?
  29. Punit Shah Emails MSB Progress as 3 Lawsuits Hit Goliath
    Punit Shah Emails MSB Approval Progress While 3 Broward Lawsuits Hit Goliath Ventures Inc
    Punit Shah emails “MSB progress” while 3 Broward lawsuits expose Goliath Ventures’ broken guarantees and $55M claims.
  30. Goliath Ponzi Bombshell: Federal Suit Exposed
    Explosive Federal Lawsuit: Goliath Ventures Exposed as Massive Ponzi in Shocking Court Docs
    Federal lawsuit slams Goliath Ventures as massive Ponzi: fake audits, endless delays, $700K unpaid. See shocking court docs & emails— download now!
  31. DOJ Arrests Goliath CEO Christopher DelgadoI $328M Ponzi Case
    When the United States Government Calls Goliath Ventures Inc a Ponzi Scheme, the Debate Is Over
    The DOJ has arrested Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Delgado, alleging a $328M Ponzi scheme involving fake crypto liquidity returns.
  32. Case Dismissed After $328M Federal Complaint
    Christopher Delgado Charged in $328 Million Federal Criminal Complaint; Goliath v de Hek Dismissed     (this article)
    After a $328M federal indictment, Christopher Delgado’s $300K lawsuit against a whistleblower collapses in hours.

Disclaimer: How This Investigation Was Conducted

This investigation relies entirely on OSINT — Open Source Intelligence — meaning every claim made here is based on publicly available records, archived web pages, corporate filings, domain data, social media activity, and open blockchain transactions. No private data, hacking, or unlawful access methods were used. OSINT is a powerful and ethical tool for exposing scams without violating privacy laws or overstepping legal boundaries.

About the Author

I’m DANNY DE HEK, a New Zealand–based YouTuber, investigative journalist, and OSINT researcher. I name and shame individuals promoting or marketing fraudulent schemes through my YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Every video I produce exposes the people behind scams, Ponzi schemes, and MLM frauds — holding them accountable in public.

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