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A former executive of the fallen crypto exchange FTX has pleaded to the court to spare him a tough sentence. His court hearing date is approaching soon. He has asked a Manhattan federal Judge for a lighter sentence. The lawyers of Nishad Singh, argue that he was not even a major player in FTX’s collapse. They pointed out how he quickly cooperated with the authorities with the case. And looking at this, the court should be lenient towards him.
Was Singh Really Involved?
According to Singh’s legal team, his case is different from the others. He cooperated with the investigation immediately and has been focusing on repairing the damage since FTX collapsed. His lawyers submitted a memo to the court stating that as soon as Singh realized what was happening, he acted responsibly.
The most important thing to note here is that he did plead guilty to fraud. This action comes with serious consequences. He has a hearing on October 30 and everyone is waiting to see if the court will accept his plea.
The FTX Collapse: A Deeper Dive
The FTX case is about much more than just Singh. FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, orchestrated a massive fraud, stealing $8 billion from customer funds. This led to the downfall of the cryptocurrency exchange, impacting countless people. Bankman-Fried’s sentence? A whopping 25 years in federal prison.
Singh isn’t the only one facing sentencing. Gary Wang, another former FTX executive, also pleaded guilty to fraud. His sentencing date is set for November 20. Others, like Ryan Salame, who didn’t cooperate with prosecutors, have already been sentenced. Salame is facing 7.5 years behind bars. Meanwhile, Caroline Ellison, Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend, got a lighter sentence of 2 years after cooperating with authorities.
What’s Next?
Singh’s upcoming hearing will determine his fate. Will the court show leniency, or will he face a heavier sentence? It’s a tense time for all those involved in the FTX case, and the outcomes of these hearings will set the tone for future cryptocurrency-related fraud cases.
