SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A federal jury has found a former South Lake Tahoe man guilty of running multiple fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrency companies and sham business ventures that defrauded investors of nearly one million dollars.
The United States Department of Justice says that 53-year-old Daniel Chartraw, formerly of South Lake Tahoe and Lodi, was convicted after an 8-day trial that concluded Thursday.
“This verdict sends a clear message: individuals who exploit the trust of others and steal through deception will be held accountable,” U.S. Attorney Eric Grant said. “The defendant lied to investors and caused serious financial and emotional harm. Our office will continue to pursue those who use emerging technologies, including cryptocurrency, as vehicles for fraud.”…