Alex Mashinsky to plead guilty to two charges in plea deal
US authorities charged the former Celsius CEO with seven felony counts related to fraud and misleading users after reaching a “non-prosecution agreement” with the company in 2023.
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US authorities charged the former Celsius CEO with seven felony counts related to fraud and misleading users after reaching a “non-prosecution agreement” with the company in 2023.
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