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SafeMoon CEO Sentenced: 8 Years to 100 Months for $9M Fraud

February 11, 2026, 06:00 PM154 words7 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
SafeMoon CEO Sentenced: 8 Years to 100 Months for $9M Fraud

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Braden John Karony, former CEO of SafeMoon, has been sentenced to between eight years and 100 months in prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Conflicting reports detail the sentence length, with some sources citing 8 years (96 months) and others 100 months, stemming from a $9 million investor fraud. Karony was convicted on charges including securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, with a $7.5 million forfeiture order issued. Prosecutors demonstrated Karony and co-conspirators misappropriated funds intended for liquidity pools, using them for personal expenses like luxury cars and a home, while falsely representing the security of the investment. Victims testified to devastating financial losses, with the SFM token experiencing a 98% value collapse and eventual bankruptcy. The case underscores the risks of unregulated crypto projects and the potential for criminal penalties. Regulators are increasing scrutiny and treating misrepresentation of tokenomics as traditional financial fraud, setting a precedent for stricter enforcement.

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