<p>The post <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/doj-campaign-slams-ftxs-sam-bankman-fried-with-new-charges/">DOJ Campaign Slams FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried With New Charges</a> appeared first on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the prominent figure behind the FTX cryptocurrency platform, is grappling with fresh legal troubles. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division has filed a new indictment against him, alleging that he engaged in over $100 million worth of illegal campaign contributions. This development casts a shadow over the cryptocurrency industry.</p> 
<p>However, previously they <strong>dropped </strong>all the charges as the Bahamas didn’t include the campaign finance charge in the extradition treaty. Because of this, the DOJ can’t go to trial for that charge due to treaty obligations. While in the fresh development, they are proceeding with the charges.</p> 
<h2 id="doj-slams-fresh-charges" data-name="doj-slams-fresh-charges" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DOJ Slams Fresh Charges!&nbsp;</strong></h2> 
<p>The indictment outlines a series of financial wrongdoings attributed to Bankman-Fried. These include the misappropriation of FTX customer funds, channelling stolen money into personal and business ventures, and making substantial campaign donations to both the Democratic and Republican parties. The goal behind these contributions, as per the filing, was to influence cryptocurrency regulations in his favor.</p> 
<p>Amidst the turmoil of November 2022, when FTX experienced a wave of customer withdrawals, Bankman-Fried is accused of providing false assurances to retain customer deposits. This allegedly included slowing down withdrawals and misleading Alameda’s lenders to prevent loan recalls.</p> 
<p>Previously seen as a beacon within the cryptocurrency industry, Bankman-Fried’s actions now raise doubts. Despite touting FTX’s profits, making investments, and lobbying extensively, the indictment paints a different picture – revealing a multi-billion-dollar gap in FTX’s finances attributed to his alleged misconduct.</p> 
<p>In a recent twist, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled that Bankman-Fried, as he awaits trial, will be held in a Brooklyn jail. This facility, known for its poor conditions, has housed high-profile inmates before. The defense team has raised concerns about staffing shortages affecting Bankman-Fried’s access to review evidence for his case.</p> 
<h2 id="sbf-is-not-meant-for-jail-says-community" data-name="sbf-is-not-meant-for-jail-says-community" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SBF is not meant for Jail, says Community?&nbsp;</strong></h2> 
<p>Crypto Twitter is discussing how Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), FTX’s founder, would handle jail. Different voices in the crypto community share their views. Some think jail could “break him,” while others doubt his ability to cope. There’s even a joke about him running a scheme in jail.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Duuude they put SBF in MDC?<br><br>That’ll break him. Going to get a guilty plea within days…. <a href="https://t.co/WrUf8rzKUO" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/WrUf8rzKUO</a></p>— Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) (@adamscochran) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamscochran/status/1690886790914142208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 14, 2023</a> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">this man is not built for jail <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f602.png" alt="😂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/mMZILuL9Xh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/mMZILuL9Xh</a></p>— Tiffany Fong (@TiffanyFong_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TiffanyFong_/status/1690114309857378307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 11, 2023</a> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">i think he’ll run a cigarette trading ponzi in jail and become a mob boss</p>— Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillyM2k/status/1690115071400345600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 11, 2023</a> 
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<p>Next on line is the other biggest exchange Coinbase, Binance whose future also hangs in the balance anything could happen and it will be worse for the crypto space. Do you agree? Tell us.&nbsp;</p>

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