- FTX CEO John Ray condemns Bankman-Fried’s opinion of no harm during the FTX collapse as false.
- Ray highlights omitted factors in Bankman-Fried’s claim such as the reduced value of claims for victims.
- Ray also alleges missing BTC likely used by Bankman-Fried, labels his lifestyle delusional.
In a recent legal filing, John J. Ray III, CEO of the bankrupt FTX exchange, disputed the claims made by former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried regarding the impact of the exchange’s collapse in 2022. Ray labeled Bankman-Fried’s claim of “zero” harm to customers as reckless and false, setting the stage for a legal showdown.
According to Ray, Bankman-Fried’s defence team had argued against the proposed prison time by claiming there were “never losses” in FTX’s collapse, as creditor claims would be satisfied through bankruptcy proceedings. However, Ray countered this by stating that each of Bankman-Fried’s statements was categorically false and misleading.
Ray further elaborated on the complexities of asset recovery, asserting that Bankman-Fried’s optimism about returning lost value in full overlooked critical factors. He emphasized that victims who held bitcoin in FTX at the time of collapse would likely receive significantly less than the current value, citing a 400% reduction due to distribution calculations being based on the petition date.
Moreover, Ray pointed out discrepancies in customer accounts pointing to alleged “backdoor” borrowing from Alameda Research. He accused Bankman-Fried of living in a state of delusion, highlighting the mismanagement of funds and personal gains at the expense of FTX’s customers.
The legal saga surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried has reached a critical point as his sentencing approaches. Following a conviction by a New York jury for defrauding investors of FTX and Alameda Research, Bankman-Fried faces the prospect of significant prison time. With the sentencing scheduled for March 28, the clash between FTX’s current leadership and its former chief adds another layer of complexity to this high-profile case.
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