On November 2, 2023, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange was found guilty of fraud and money laundering. Federal prosecutors are alleging that he defrauded FTX customers out of upwards of $8 billion. In his ongoing coverage of the case, Law360’s Phil Bantz spoke with Attorney Eugene Gorokhov regarding the sentencing implications of SBF’s conviction.
The Role of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in Federal Investigations
At Burnham & Gorokhov, we specialize in defending individuals and businesses facing federal criminal charges, including those investigated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Understanding FinCEN’s role in detecting and prosecuting financial crimes is crucial for anyone involved in a federal investigation. This article provides an overview of FinCEN’s responsibilities, examples of typical cases,