A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has found Christopher Switlyk guilty of two counts of removal of property to prevent seizure. Switlyk, aged 46 and residing in Orlando, could face up to five years in federal prison for each count. His sentencing is set for May 6, 2025.

The conviction stems from a forfeiture money judgment issued against Switlyk in 2013 amounting to $10,700,592. This judgment followed his conviction on several felony charges. At that time, the government seized over $6 million; however, Switlyk still owed more than $4 million.

In 2022, authorities discovered that Switlyk had acquired various assets including bank accounts, vehicles, and real estate properties located in Daytona Beach and Tampa. These were registered under his name.

On November 13, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture for Substitute Assets. This order permitted the government to seize some of Switlyk's assets as partial satisfaction of the outstanding money judgment. Following this order, the U.S. Marshals Service froze his financial accounts.

Upon learning about the frozen accounts on November 16 and 17, 2022, Switlyk transferred several assets to his father. Among these were a Tesla vehicle and a property in Tampa. Evidence presented at trial indicated that these transfers were intended to hinder or obstruct the government's ability to seize them.

The United States Marshals Service conducted the investigation into this case while Assistant United States Attorney Ross Roberts is handling its prosecution.