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Statement Of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Guilty Plea Of Ryan Salame, Former CEO Of FTX

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York
Ryan Salame Pled Guilty to Conspiracy to Make Unlawful Political Contributions and Defraud the Federal Election Commission and Conspiracy to Operate an Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business

 “Ryan Salame agreed to advance the interests of FTX, Alameda Research, and his co-conspirators through an unlawful political influence campaign and through an unlicensed money transmitting business, which helped FTX grow faster and larger by operating outside of the law.  Today’s guilty plea reflects the commitment I made in December that my Office would continue to pursue swift justice against individuals at FTX and its affiliates who engaged in criminal conduct.” 

Contact

Nicholas Biase
(212) 637-2600

Updated September 7, 2023
Attachment
U.S. v. Salame Information [PDF, ]
Topic
Securities, Commodities, & Investment Fraud
Component
USAO - New York, Southern
Press Release Number: 23-306

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