FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) signed documents confirming his extradition to the United States. His extradition is expected after a final hearing in the Bahamas on Wednesday.
According to the news presented by ABC News, Bankman-Fried is preparing to return to the United States. According to the latest information, SBF signed the necessary documents and on Wednesday morning After the hearing in the Bahamas It will be returned to the USA.
This decision for the FTX founder, whose extradition to the USA has been spoken since the first day of his arrest, did not surprise those who followed the lawsuit. The SBF said in a recent statement that it could accept extradition to the United States, but first accusations against He said he wanted to examine it.
In total filed by the U.S. Department of Justice for the SBF 8 different charges exists. If these charges are upheld by the court, the SBF could spend many years in prison. After the signing of the final document, Bankman-Fried FBI agents He is expected to be taken to a private airport in the Bahamas and transited on a private plane to the United States, where he will face eight charges in his indictment.
On the other hand, when he appeared before the SBF court in the USA, to claim bail is being considered. Former CEO, previously given bail to Bahamas government for release $200,000 offered, but this was not accepted due to the risk of escape.
