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Former South Lake Tahoe Man Indicted in Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme

Daniel Chartraw Faces 12-Count Indictment for Alleged Wire Fraud Linked to Crypto Investment Fraud

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
December 23, 2024
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Former South Lake Tahoe Man Indicted in Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme
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El Dorado County (Dec 23, 2024, 2024) – A federal grand jury has indicted 51-year-old Daniel Chartraw, formerly of South Lake Tahoe, on 12 counts of wire fraud related to a cryptocurrency investment scheme. The indictment, announced by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert, was unsealed following Chartraw’s arrest.

Department of Justice

According to court documents, Chartraw allegedly defrauded multiple victims through his companies, Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global. He purportedly claimed these firms had developed a proprietary algorithm capable of generating exceptional returns on cryptocurrency investments. Instead of investing the funds as promised, Chartraw is accused of diverting the money to finance his personal lifestyle and travel expenses.

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This is not Chartraw’s first encounter with federal charges. In 2013, he pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a multimillion-dollar investment fraud scheme that resulted in investors losing nearly $3.6 million. In that case, Chartraw admitted to stealing $1 million by posing as an owner and manager of a company selling “dore” bars, which he falsely claimed contained precious metals.

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The current investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica Delaney prosecuting the case. If convicted, Chartraw faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. However, any sentence would be determined at the discretion of the court, considering applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. It’s important to note that these charges are allegations, and Chartraw is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Department of Justice

This case underscores the importance of vigilance when considering investment opportunities, particularly in emerging markets like cryptocurrency. Investors are advised to conduct thorough research and exercise caution to protect themselves from potential fraud.

We invite readers to share their thoughts on this case. How can communities better safeguard against investment fraud? What steps should individuals take to verify the legitimacy of investment opportunities? Your insights and experiences are valuable to this discussion.

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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