{"id":280626,"date":"2026-05-22T09:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/280626\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:59:08","slug":"feds-seek-seizure-of-luxury-homes-cars-in-alleged-500m-florida-crypto-ponzi-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/280626\/","title":{"rendered":"Feds seek seizure of luxury homes, cars in alleged $500M Florida crypto Ponzi scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Federal authorities have moved to seize five luxury homes and 11 cars linked to an alleged Ponzi scheme in Central Florida. <\/p>\n

Christopher Delgado admitted to operating the alleged scheme, which defrauded investors of up to $500 million.<\/p>\n

The alleged scheme was marketed as a cryptocurrency fund that promised monthly returns between 3 and 8%. <\/p>\n

Investigators said they found that the money was never actually invested and instead financed Delgado\u2019s lavish lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Federal investigators had previously ordered Delgado to preserve his property and cars before filing the forfeiture notice. <\/p>\n

Channel 9 anchor Daralene Jones interviewed Delgado last week inside his $8.5 million mansion located in Isleworth. <\/p>\n

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