Daniel Chartraw / Crypto-Pal
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Daniel Chartraw, 53, formerly of South Lake Tahoe and Lodi, California, was convicted by a federal jury on June 18, 2026 in the Eastern District of California for operating Crypto-Pal LLC, a fraudulent web-based cryptocurrency trading platform that falsely guaranteed high returns with no risk. Chartraw defrauded investors of nearly $1 million between March 2021 and February 2022, operating under aliases to conceal a prior federal fraud conviction for a separate multi-million-dollar precious metals scheme. He faces up to 20 years in prison per count at sentencing scheduled for September 28, 2026.
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Timeline(9 events)
2007
Chartraw begins operating fraudulent investment schemes involving false claims about mines, minerals, and commodity purchases, running through approximately 2011.
FBI Sacramento press release (2012)2011
Chartraw becomes a fugitive while out on bond on Monterey County charges (grand theft, embezzlement, and corporal injury on spouse), flees to Mexico.
Lodi News: Former Lodi business owner found guilty of fraud2012
Chartraw is arrested in Mexico, deported, and arrested by the FBI. Charged with 18 counts of wire fraud for 2007-2011 precious metals and investment fraud schemes.
FBI Sacramento press release (2012)2013
Chartraw pleads guilty to wire fraud and is sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison with $2.8 million in restitution ordered. Total prior victim losses estimated at $2.6–$3.6 million.
FBI Sacramento: Daniel Chartraw SentencedMarch 2021
Chartraw begins operating Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global LLC, soliciting investors with false promises of guaranteed high returns and no-risk cryptocurrency trading.
DOJ USAO-EDCA conviction press releaseFebruary 2022
Chartraw's Crypto-Pal and TDA Global fraud schemes end. Total investor losses reach nearly $1 million with no funds ever invested as represented.
DOJ USAO-EDCA conviction press release19 December 2024
Federal grand jury in the Eastern District of California returns a 12-count indictment against Chartraw for wire fraud related to Crypto-Pal and TDA Global. Indictment unsealed and Chartraw arrested.
South Tahoe Now: Former South Lake Tahoe man charged (Dec 2024)18 June 2026
Federal jury finds Chartraw guilty on multiple counts of cryptocurrency and investment fraud after an eight-day trial in the Eastern District of California.
DOJ USAO-EDCA: Jury Finds Former South Lake Tahoe Man Guilty28 September 2026
Sentencing scheduled before Senior U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb. Chartraw faces maximum 20 years in prison and $250,000 fine per count.
DOJ USAO-EDCA: Jury Finds Former South Lake Tahoe Man GuiltyDecision Log
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generated: 6/25/2026, 12:13:14 PM
last updated: 7/28/2026, 4:23:12 AM
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