📣 CZ Released on Bail, Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison

posted  22 Nov 2023
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Changpeng Zhao (CZ) pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act and agreed to pay a $50 million fine. Despite this, he has been released on bail for $175 million.

In addition to the bail, CZ is mandated to deposit $15 million in a special trust account, with the risk of forfeiture if he breaches the release terms. Additionally, his two guarantors shall pledge $250,000 and $100,000 respectively.

While CZ's release conditions suggest the possibility of international travel, he is obligated to return two weeks before his sentencing. Failure to appear in court in February 2024 could result in a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.

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