Disgraced FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Moved From Brooklyn Jail, Destination Unknown

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto exchange FTX, who was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy, was transferred from a Brooklyn detention center on Wednesday morning.

What Happened: While the exact destination of Bankman-Fried’s transfer remains unknown, his spokesman Mark Botnick told The Wall Street Journal that the disgraced founder had anticipated being moved to a federal correctional facility in Mendota, California.

However, this information has not been confirmed.

A representative for the Bureau of Prisons declined to provide details about Bankman-Fried’s transfer, citing concerns for “privacy, safety and security reasons.”

Additionally, the prosecutors who handled his case did not immediately respond to requests for comments.

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In March, Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of defrauding FTX's customers, investors, and lenders.

Prosecutors detailed how he orchestrated a prolonged fraud scheme, misappropriating $8 billion from customer accounts to fund venture capital investments, political donations, and real estate acquisitions.

Initially, Bankman-Fried was released on bail and confined to his parents’ home in Northern California.

However, his bail was revoked in August by the presiding judge, who determined that Bankman-Fried had attempted to intimidate a witness.

Following the revocation of his bail, Bankman-Fried was held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Despite his March sentencing, he requested to remain at the detention center while he prepared an appeal challenging his conviction.

What Happened: The implications of Bankman-Fried's case and his ongoing legal battles will be discussed at Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19.

This event will bring together industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore the evolving landscape of digital assets and the regulatory challenges facing the cryptocurrency industry.

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