U.S. seeks tighter bail for FTX founder Bankman-Fried to prevent tampering

Department of Justice calls to bar Sam Bankman-Fried from contacting FTX employees after allegations of witness tampering

Prosecutors alleged that Bankman-Fried contacted FTX's general counsel and other employees using encrypted messaging apps like Signal.

DOJ requests Bankman-Fried’s bail conditions be revised over possible witness tampering

The Department of Justice (DOJ) requested that the court revise FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail conditions on Friday, amid concerns about possible witness tampering. Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, asked that the judge bar Bankman-Fried from contacting current or former employees from his now defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX and hedge…

Prosecutor seeks to restrict Bankman-Fried's bail terms after apparent attempts to influence witnesses

Former FTX founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried attempted to influence a potential witness in the case of FTX's collapse, prosecutors said.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Accused Of Witness Tampering, Prosecutors Seek Stricter Bail Conditions

Federal prosecutors have asked a Manhattan judge to impose stricter bail conditions on former FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, due to his attempts to contact a prospective witness in the ongoing investigation against him. Prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan to block Bankman-Fried from using any encrypted communication devices or messaging applications, saying he may obstruct the ongoing investigation, reports Reuters.…

Prosecutors ask court to ban Sam Bankman-Fried from contacting FTX colleagues

Financial Times: Encrypted message allegation surfaces in FTX crypto scandal.

U.S. seeks tighter bail for FTX founder Bankman-Fried to prevent tampering

U.S. prosecutors on Friday asked a Manhattan judge to impose tougher bail conditions on Sam Bankman-Fried, expressing concern that the founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange might tamper with witnesses or destroy evidence in his criminal case.