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World Service,23 Feb 2023,26 mins

Former FTX boss faces four new criminal charges

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Former boss of collapsed crypto exchange FTX faces four new criminal charges accusing him of conspiring to make illegal political donations and to commit bank fraud. Sam Bankman-Fried has already pleaded not guilty to defrauding customers and investors. FTX filed for bankruptcy last year, leaving many users unable to withdraw their funds. Mr Bankman-Fried now faces a total of 12 criminal charges. (Picture: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried exits a Manhattan Federal Court for a court appearance on February 16, 2023 in New York City. Picture Credit: Getty Images).

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