Classification: Factual Record / Company File

Evidence File / 002-SB

Updated: July 19, 2026Status: CONVICTED
ID: 002-SB — FORBES 30U30 2021 (FINANCE)CONVICTED
Sam Bankman-Fried
FounderSam Bankman-Fried

FTX

MIT / Wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering

Forbes 2021FINANCEReviewed July 19, 2026

Ran a crypto exchange out of a Bahamas penthouse while secretly funneling $8B in customer deposits to his hedge fund . Bought political influence with stolen money. Slept on a beanbag. Now sleeps on a cot.

Funds Misappropriated$8,000,000,000
StatusCONVICTED
Amount / exposure$8B+