The court has arrested Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, on charges of falsifying witnesses, TV channel reported. CNN.
“After the verdict was given, the police handcuffed Bankman-Fried and took him out of the courtroom,” the article says.
According to the release notes, a federal judge has waived Bankman-Fried’s bail, citing the possibility that the person accused of cryptocurrency fraud may try to influence the testimony of witnesses.
According to the channel, Bankman-Fried will remain in a Brooklyn detention center until the parties complete their hearing, scheduled for October.
US Attorney’s Office put forward Official allegations against the founder of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX Sam Bankman-Fried in February 2023. He is charged with 12 criminal acts, including fraud and forming a criminal community. Prosecutors said Bankman-Fried colluded with two other former FTX executives to donate tens of millions of dollars to powerful congressmen to pass laws in favor of the company.
Former FTX founder released $250 million was secured.