SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony gets 100-month term for $9M investor fraud

A Brooklyn judge described the SafeMoon scheme as closer to theft than traditional securities fraud.

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Former SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to 8 Years: Braden John Karony and $9M Investor Fraud

Ex-SafeMoon CEO Gets 8 Years in Prison for $9M Crypto Fraud

The post Former SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to 8 Years: Braden John Karony and $9M Investor Fraud appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft”

A US federal judge sentenced Braden John Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, to 100 months in prison, following his conviction for fraud tied to the collapse of the once-hyped Solana token. US District Judge Eric Komitee delivered the sentence after hearing emotional victim testimony and forceful arguments from prosecutors, who accused Karony of exploiting The post SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft” appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SafeMoon founder Braden Karony sentenced to 100 months in prison for crypto fraud

SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony sentenced to 100 months for crypto fraud involving token manipulation and misuse of investor funds. The post SafeMoon founder Braden Karony sentenced to 100 months in prison for crypto fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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$9M in crypto stolen! - How SafeMoon’s CEO misled investors

SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony convicted of multi-million dollar crypto fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors revealed Karony secretly accessed “locked” funds to fund a lavish personal lifestThe post $9M in crypto stolen! - How SafeMoon’s CEO misled investors appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Ex-SafeMoon CEO faces 45 years after being found guilty on all charges

Braden Karony, former CEO of SafeMoon, was found guilty of defrauding investors and using stolen funds to buy luxury homes and vehicles. A New York federal jury has found Braden John Karony, former CEO of SafeMoon, guilty on all counts…

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Safemoon CTO pleads guilty in $200m crypto fraud case

Safemoon CTO Thomas Smith has pleaded guilty to charges in a $200 million crypto fraud case. US authories arrested the Safemoon exec, alongside CEO Braden John Karony, in 2023. Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of SafeMoon LLC, has pleaded guilty to two charges of securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy.

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SafeMoon CEO asks to push trial based on Trump SEC’s ‘policy changes’

Braden John Karony, facing a securities fraud charge, requested his trial be delayed in response to Donald Trump’s proposed crypto policies potentially affecting related laws.

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Safemoon CEO On The Brink Of Losing Legal Representation Due To Lack of Funds

John Karony, CEO of the bankrupt crypto firm SafeMoon, has experienced a setback in his legal defense following his attorneys’ decision to withdraw from the case. Karony is currently facing criminal charges for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and securities fraud in the US.

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This Memecoin Founder Faces Prison for Legal Fee Default: What’s the Situation?

SafeMoon (SFM) CEO John Karony faces legal counsel withdrawal due to alleged non-payment of fees. Lawyers claim he failed to fulfill financial obligations amid defense against fraud charges. The post This Memecoin Founder Faces Prison for Legal Fee Default: What’s the Situation? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Safemoon CEO’s legal team seeks exit amid financial turmoil

The legal landscape for Braden John Karony, CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm SafeMoon, has taken a significant turn as his legal representation, Petrillo Klein & Boxer, filed a motion to withdraw from the case.

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New York Judge denies bail for SafeMoon CEO

A federal court ordered Braden Karony to be detained pending his transfer to the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) where the SafeMoon CEO faces crypto fraud charges.

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SafeMoon CEO John Karony’s bail postponed while courts assess level of flight risk

According to court documents dated Nov. 9, a judge has partially granted U. S. prosecutors’ request to counter the bail of John Karony, the CEO of crypto platform SafeMoon. A filing from New York prosecutors indicates that a Utah magistrate judge, Daphne A.

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SafeMoon CEO bail release goes on hold after Feds cite flight risk

Prosecutors argued SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony poses a flight risk given his alleged access to funds and overseas connections.

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US Government Wants SafeMoon CEO Behind Bars Immediately

The US government argues SafeMoon CEO Karony's global access to crypto and history of fraud present a "grave risk of flight," warranting immediate detention. The post US Government Wants SafeMoon CEO Behind Bars Immediately appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SafeMoon Executives Face DOJ Arrests And SEC Charges – SFM Plummets More Than 50%

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced charges against SafeMoon, its creator Kyle Nagy, the company’s CEO, John Karony, and CTO, Thomas Smith.   The SEC alleges that these individuals orchestrated a “massive fraudulent scheme” involving the unregistered sale of SafeMoon (SFM), a “crypto asset security” as defined by the SEC.

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SafeMoon working to ‘rectify’ situation after $9M exploit, says CEO

SafeMoon (SFM) CEO John Karony has issued a statement following the exploit of the decentralized finance exchange. The post SafeMoon working to ‘rectify’ situation after $9M exploit, says CEO appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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SafeMoon’s Latest AMA Was A Trainwreck. Reputation Permanently Damaged?

There was no moderator. SafeMoon used Twitch as a platform for the event. There were other people on the panel but they weren’t properly introduced. The company’s CEO, John Karony, played master of ceremony.

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