Former SafeMoon CEO John Karony faces trial amidst accusations of defrauding investors of over $200 million through the collapse of the DeFi project.
SafeMoon, once a promising crypto project, saw a drastic downfall, with its native token SFM now worth a fraction of a cent after filing for bankruptcy in December 2023.
Karony has pleaded not guilty to the charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering conspiracy, maintaining his innocence as the trial progresses.
Former CTO Thomas Smith has pleaded guilty to fraud charges and is testifying against Karony, leaving investors uncertain about the possibility of recovery amidst minimal remaining assets.