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SafeMoon founders arrested on charges of wire fraud and money laundering

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  • SafeMoon founders were arrested. Kyle Nagy.
  • The charges include wire fraud and money laundering.
  • There are also charges of embezzlement and defrauding investors.

In a significant development, the founders of SafeMoon, a decentralized finance digital asset, have faced criminal charges in the United States.

Braden John Karony and Thomas Smith were arrested and Kyle Nagy remains incarcerated. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York charged them with fraud and money laundering.

Arrests and Charges

Two individuals from SafeMoon LLC, Braden John Karony and Thomas Smith, were arrested in Provo, Utah, and Bethlehem, New Hampshire, respectively. They are accused of participating in a scheme to defraud investors at SafeMoon. Issued by SafeMoon LLC, this cryptocurrency has gained immense popularity, with a market capitalization exceeding $8 billion.

The charges center around allegations that the defendants misled SafeMoon investors. They misrepresented the accessibility of “locked” liquidity that was probably out of their reach. Moreover, they were accused of misappropriating and misappropriating millions of dollars from the liquidity pool for personal gain.

Background of SafeMoon

SafeMoon token (SFM) was introduced to the public blockchain by SafeMoon LLC in March 2021.

A unique feature of SFM trading is that it is subject to a 10% tax, with 5% allocated to SFM holders and the remaining 5% allocated to a designated liquidity pool.

The larger the liquidity pool, the greater the liquidity of the SFM market. It quickly gained over 1 million holders and a market capitalization of over $8 billion.

SafeMoon founder’s fraud scheme

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, the indictment alleges that the defendants made false statements to investors, including about the use of “locked” liquidity pools to prevent carpeting.

They also claimed that tokens in the liquidity pool will not be used for private enrichment. However, it is alleged that the defendants maintained access to the liquidity pool and intentionally misappropriated and misappropriated millions of dollars worth of tokens for personal gain.

Moreover, they are accused of making significant profits by trading SFM for their own benefit even when the market price of SFM was at its peak. The defendants concealed the movement of these funds through a variety of methods, including non-hosted private cryptocurrency wallets and anonymous central exchange accounts. The misappropriated funds were reportedly used to purchase luxury vehicles and properties in several states.

The charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Business and Securities Fraud Section.

This case highlights the importance of regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency industry to protect investors and maintain trust in digital assets. More details will be revealed as the legal process progresses, and the defendants will have their day in court to address these serious charges.


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