New Zealand journalist Danny de Hek is being sued by Christopher Delgado’s GOLIATH VENTURES INC in a Florida courtroom.
This is Danny vs Goliath — a real-life David vs Goliath story where truth meets power.
On September 22, 2025, GOLIATH VENTURES INC filed a lawsuit against Danny — 7,000 miles away from his home in New Zealand — claiming he caused “millions of dollars in damages.” Their complaint accuses him of lying about their CEO, running a “smear campaign,” and publishing defamatory content.
Here’s what they didn’t mention: after months of investigating GOLIATH VENTURES INC, Danny uncovered what he believes is a large-scale Ponzi scheme breaking multiple U.S. laws and deceiving investors worldwide.
HIS REPORTING REVEALED:
- Impossible guaranteed returns (4–8% monthly)
- Unlicensed money transmission
- Unregistered securities sold to unaccredited investors
- Connections to convicted fraudsters like Verlin Sanciango (My Liquidity Partner)
- Deceptive claims of insurance and audits
- A pattern of withdrawal delays and shifting excuses
- Now, this lawsuit is being used to silence him.
In this exposé, Danny shows how Christopher Delgado and GOLIATH VENTURES INC have allegedly turned the courtroom into a publicity stunt — using the case to reassure panicked investors and attract new ones under the guise of legitimacy.
The lawsuit, filed by Oliver Birman of Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright, reads more like an advertisement than a legal document. It describes GOLIATH as “operating at the leading edge of decentralized finance,” with “fidelity bond coverage” and “strategic Bitcoin initiatives” — phrasing that sounds suspiciously like investor bait.
Danny argues that this lawsuit is not about defamation — it’s about intimidation. It’s about silencing journalists who expose uncomfortable truths.
THIS VIDEO DIVES DEEP INTO:
- How GOLIATH VENTURES INC’s business model mirrors My Liquidity Partner, a previous Ponzi scheme.
- The background of its executives, including Nick Petrillo, who has previously appeared in DOJ indictments.
- How the lawsuit could backfire by exposing the company’s fraudulent operations to even greater public scrutiny.
- The Florida Supreme Court setting underscores a symbolic international clash — the American flag vs the New Zealand flag, justice vs corruption, truth vs manipulation.
- This is not just another scam story. It’s a test of how far financial fraudsters will go to protect their empire when exposed.
Full blog post with supporting documents, lawsuit excerpts, and analysis:
https://www.dehek.com/general/scam-fraud-investigations/danny-vs-goliath-new-zealand-journalist-sued-by-christopher-delgados-goliath-ventures-inc/
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