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FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Strikes New Bail Agreement with the US Prosecutors

Shayan Chowdhury by Shayan Chowdhury
March 28, 2023 - 8:37 am
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The cryptocurrency world has been rocked by the ongoing legal battles involving Sam Bankman Fried, the 31-year-old entrepreneur and founder of the FTX crypto exchange. Bankman Fried is currently facing a series of legal challenges related to the collapse of FTX, the once-mighty cryptocurrency exchange. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are currently scrambling to reach a new bail agreement for Bankman Fried, who stands accused of fraud. In recent news, lawyers have made a new bail agreement with the US prosecutors.

SBF Faces Endless Trouble

Once a titan of the crypto industry, FTX was widely celebrated for its innovative trading products and lightning-fast order execution. It was at the forefront of the cryptocurrency boom, attracting investors from all over the globe. However, in a dramatic turn of events, FTX’s collapse sent shockwaves throughout the industry, leaving thousands of investors with significant losses.

Prosecutors allege that Bankman Fried, the CEO of FTX, engaged in fraudulent activities, leading to the exchange’s downfall. The allegations include falsifying trading volume, market manipulation, and operating an unregistered securities exchange.

It is now reported that Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team has come to an agreement with U.S. prosecutors on revised bail conditions, following a judge’s warning that the indicted founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange could be sent to jail before trial.

The proposed new conditions would allow Bankman-Fried to have a new phone with no internet access and a basic laptop with limited functionality, but he could not use any other electronic communication devices.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s User Activity To Be Tracked

Bankman-Fried’s usage of the laptop will be monitored through tracking software, and he will not be granted administrative access to avoid any attempts to bypass the restrictions. The new phone will only support voice calls and text messaging, with all other messaging applications prohibited.

In a letter submitted on Monday, Bankman-Fried’s parents pledged to limit his access to their devices and also signed affidavits confirming that they will not bring any prohibited electronic devices into their home.

According to the letter, if there is a reasonable suspicion of a violation, Bankman-Fried will be required to submit his devices for a search. The approval of U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, who is presiding over the case, is necessary before the new conditions can be implemented.

Sam Bankman-Fried, who is 31 years old, is set to stand trial on October 2nd for criminal charges related to allegedly stealing billions of dollars from FTX customers to offset losses at his Alameda Research hedge fund. He is also accused of making large illegal political donations to gain influence in Washington, D.C.

Although he has not yet been arraigned on four additional charges, Sam Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to eight counts.

Following his extradition from the Bahamas in December, where FTX was headquartered, the former billionaire was released on $250 million bond and placed under home detention at his parents’ residence in Palo Alto, California.

However, in January, federal prosecutors in Manhattan accused Bankman-Fried of attempting to contact current executives at FTX, which had since gone bankrupt. Due to concerns of witness tampering, they requested strict limitations on his internet usage. Bankman-Fried’s legal team maintained he was merely attempting to assist rather than interfere.

Eventually, an agreement was reached between the two parties, which would have permitted Bankman-Fried to have a flip phone without internet capabilities and a laptop with limited features.

However, Judge Kaplan declined the proposal, stating that Bankman-Fried could potentially circumvent the restrictions. Previously, the judge had hinted that Bankman-Fried may warrant imprisonment, expressing concerns that the presence of electronic devices belonging to his parents – both of whom are Stanford University law professors – in his home could make it challenging to monitor his actions.

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Shayan Chowdhury

Shayan Chowdhury

Shayan Chowdhury is a freelance writer and digital nomad. He loves thinking, learning and writing about the crypto space. He is a crypto enthusiast who has gathered 3 years of writing experience. Through his in-depth research about the Web3 and analysis, he delivers high-quality engaging articles with clarity.Besides being a skilled journalist, he is a professional video editor. In the era of blockchain, he aspires to touch overwhelming success. He now works for BlockchainReporter as a news writer.

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