Former FTX CEO Receives Death Threat

January 20, 2023 Story- Divya Sinha

As per the New York Post report, a car deliberately slammed into a metal barricade outside the SBF house.

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FTX’s lawyer in a federal court filing detailed that three men hopped out of the car and said “You won’t be able to keep us out” to security guards.

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The unidentified trio returned to their car and drove off after the threat.

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SBF has been placed under house arrest after being scheduled to be released on a bond of $250 million.

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He is staying at his parents' home in Palo Alto, California.

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Reports suggest that after SBF received death threats, his parents increased security and hired $10,000 a week in armed guards for protection.

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Under house arrest, SBF has to wear an electronic ankle monitor and is allowed to leave home to exercise and seek mental health and substance abuse treatment.

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