“When promises of 48% guaranteed returns turn into endless excuses, audits, and ‘MSB delays‘—that’s not a joint venture. That’s a classic Ponzi in collapse. The court documents don’t lie; the emails do.” — Danny De Hek, Whistleblower since September 1, 2025

Readers, as the whistleblower who’s been sounding the alarm on Goliath Ventures Inc. since September 1, 2025, I’ve documented red flags for months.

PDFToday marks a major escalation: on February 18, 2026, Prestige Florida Property Investment LLC filed a federal complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division (Case No. 6:26-cv-00392).

This lawsuit accuses Goliath Ventures Inc. and its principals of running a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme disguised as a “joint venture.” The filing includes damning exhibits—emails, agreements, and misleading “audit” reports—that expose the pattern of deception I’ve been highlighting. For anyone still doubting this is a scam, read these documents. They show guaranteed returns that vanished, endless excuses for non-payment, and false assurances of massive reserves while investors were locked out. I’ve made all key PDFs downloadable on my site—dive in and see the evidence firsthand.

The Scheme: How Goliath Ventures Lured Investors

Goliath Ventures Inc. (GVI) marketed a “Joint Venture Agreement” (dated November 21, 2024) as a collaborative DeFi project. Investors (“partners”) contributed cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) into liquidity pools (e.g., on Uniswap), promised guaranteed 4% monthly returns (48% annually) and protection/insurance of principal. The agreement emphasized mutual effort, votes, and contributions—but the complaint alleges this was a facade to evade federal and state securities registration laws, functioning as an unregistered investment scheme that collected millions.

Prestige Florida Property Investment LLC made two deposits totaling $1.3 million in principal:

  • First deposit: $300,000 in March 2025
  • Second deposit: $1,000,000 on July 30, 2025

Distributions were allegedly made for a period but ceased in October 2025, and the remaining principal (approximately $700,000) has not been returned despite repeated requests.

The Federal Lawsuit: Key Details & Explosive Allegations

In Prestige Florida Property Investment LLC v. Goliath Ventures, Inc. et al., the complaint levels nine counts:

  • Count I: Federal securities fraud (Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5) – Material misrepresentations about guaranteed 4% returns and principal protection; defendants acted knowingly or recklessly.
  • Count II: Sale of unregistered securities (federal) – The joint venture qualified as a security but was unregistered.
  • Count III: Control person liability – Individual defendants (Delgado, Mason, Clayman) exercised control over GVI and are liable for violations.
  • Count V: Sale of unregistered securities (Florida Statute § 517.07) – Unregistered under state law; defendants acted as unregistered agents.
  • Count VI: Civil conspiracy – Defendants conspired to promote the scheme; Blackblock‘s “Independent Evaluation” report was misleading; delay communications (MSB approvals, wallet restrictions) were part of the lulling.
  • Count VII: Fraudulent inducement – False statements induced the $1.3M investment.
  • Count VIII: Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) – Deceptive practices regarding investment nature, safety, and structure.
  • Count IX: Breach of contract (alternative) – Agreement promised returns and principal repayment; both breached.

The plaintiff seeks rescission of the agreement, full return of the $1.3 million principal plus interest, attorneys’ fees, costs, and other relief. These are allegations—not yet proven—and defendants have not responded.

This federal action builds on prior Broward County suits and could trigger SEC/FinCEN scrutiny given the securities and crypto elements.

The Defendants: Who’s Behind the Curtain?

The lawsuit names a web of companies and individuals directly involved:

  • Goliath Ventures, Inc. (Florida): A dissolved Florida corporation that served as the original vehicle for the scheme.
  • Goliath Ventures, Inc. (Wyoming): A successor corporation registered in Wyoming, allegedly created to continue operations and dodge regulations.
  • Christopher Delgado: GVI‘s CEO and President, accused of masterminding the operation and issuing misleading communications to stall investors.
  • Jonathan Mason: A financial partner who handled investor interactions, including promises of account closures and reassurances about the company’s solvency.
  • Eric Clayman: External corporate counsel and self-described “partner” with personal investments in GVI, who provided false comfort to investors about reserves and delays.
  • Blackblock Management Solutions, LLC a/k/a Blackblock Management Services (BMS): The entity behind a purported “audit” that claimed GVI was overfunded and compliant, which the complaint calls into question as part of the deception.

These aren’t faceless entities—the documents show their direct roles in the alleged fraud.

The Damning Evidence: A Timeline of Deception from the Documents

What makes this filing so explosive is the attached exhibits—real emails and reports that trace the scheme’s unraveling. Here’s a breakdown based solely on these court documents, with links to download each PDF so you can verify every word:

  1. Joint Venture Agreement (0001.1.pdf): This 20-page contract sets the stage, outlining the “partnership” but revealing how contributions were funneled into crypto without proper safeguards. It defines key terms like “Venture”, “Contributions”, and “Confidential Information”, but the complaint argues it was designed to skirt securities laws.
  2. Financial Audit Review (0001.2.pdf): An August 15, 2025, email from GVI enclosing a report from BMS. It claims GVI maintained 115% or more of partner balances, with full liquidity and compliance with AML, FinCEN, and CTA rules. The report boasts of a conservative risk strategy and ability to handle all withdrawals—but as later documents show, this was far from the truth.
  3. Closing the Account Email (0001.3.pdf): A November 14, 2025, message from Jonathan Mason promising to draft a letter for closing an investor’s account. It highlights the “different process” involved, underscoring how even simple requests were bogged down in bureaucracy.
  4. Forensic Audit Update and October Distribution (0001.4.pdf): Sent November 17, 2025, this email announces a “temporary halt” in distributions due to an ongoing forensic audit. It claims the pause is for “gold-standard verification” and to ensure safety, but assures payments will resume soon. Signed by Chris Delgado, it reeks of stalling tactics.
  5. Good Morning Email Chain (0001.5.pdf): A November 18, 2025, exchange where Mason confirms details from a call with Eric Clayman. Key points: Clayman is a partner with money invested (including his father’s); GVI has “plenty of money” with $100-200 million (or even “a few hundred million”) in excess after payouts; delays due to audits and banking; and advice against personal payouts from Delgado to avoid legal issues. This is pure “lulling”—reassurances to keep investors quiet.
  6. Re: Goliath Email (0001.6.pdf): Chris Delgado‘s December 25, 2025, response (yes, on Christmas Day) apologizing for delays and blaming an MSB account setup that was supposed to be ready by mid-December but pushed to January 1, 2026. He mentions requiring USDC wallets for 2026 and claims the team is working through the holidays.
  7. Status Update from Eric Clayman (0001.7.pdf): A January 19, 2026, letter from Clayman‘s law firm updating on outstanding exits and distributions. It states GVI is in the MSB application process (at the 80-day mark, with 90 days average), and institutional wallets are restricted due to policy violations. Clayman claims no further docs are needed, but no approval yet—more excuses.
  8. New Company Update Message Received – Outstanding Exits & Distributions: This January 19, 2026, email from GVI links to a shared document on delays, reinforcing the MSB and wallet issues as reasons for non-payment.

These documents reveal a clear progression: bold promises → misleading “audit” → audit/forensic halts → banking/MSB/wallet excuses → no returns.

Why This Is the Turning Point

This federal complaint validates months of warnings: unregistered securities, fake solvency claims, concerted delays to lull investors, and a scheme that allegedly defrauded participants of millions. The securities fraud counts and conspiracy allegations targeting individuals make this especially serious—if proven, it could lead to major repercussions.

If you’ve invested, download these docs, preserve records, and consider contacting authorities or counsel. Share this widely—let’s expose the truth.

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Disclaimer: These are allegations from a public court filing and have not been proven. No findings by the court; defendants have not responded. This is investigative reporting based on the provided documents.

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 (this article)
    Federal lawsuit slams Goliath Ventures as massive Ponzi: fake audits, endless delays, $700K unpaid. See shocking court docs & emails— download now!

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.

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