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Crypto founder Taj Tarsha indicted for $10M NFT investor fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Taj Tarsha, founder of the crypto startup Few and Far, on charges of securities and wire fraud. Prosecutors allege that Tarsha defrauded at least 67 investors out of more than $10 million by marketing a non-existent NFT marketplace and its associated FAR token. Instead of developing the platform, Tarsha is accused of using the funds for personal expenses, including online gambling, a Miami condominium, and a DJ hobby. AI

IMPACT Highlights the ongoing risks and regulatory scrutiny in the NFT and broader crypto space, particularly concerning new ventures and token sales.

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Crypto founder Taj Tarsha indicted for $10M NFT investor fraud

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    Feds accuse crypto founder of stealing $10 million from NFT investors, spending it on Miami condo and DJ hobby

    The founder of NFT marketplace Few and Far allegedly promised 427% returns to 67 investors.