US Attorney’s Office announces criminal fraud charges against Alex Mashinsky
Authorities said they had reached a “non-prosecution agreement” with Celsius, but former CEO Alex Mashinsky will face criminal charges related to fraud and misleading users.
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Authorities said they had reached a “non-prosecution agreement” with Celsius, but former CEO Alex Mashinsky will face criminal charges related to fraud and misleading users.
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