FTX Ex-CEO Says Bankman-Fried Directed Her to Commit Fraud While They Secretly Dated
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Caroline Ellison testified that Sam Bankman-Fried directed her to commit crimes while she was CEO of Alameda Research.
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Ellison dated Bankman-Fried on and off between 2020-2021 while he was her boss at Alameda.
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Ellison said Bankman-Fried didn't pay much attention to her in their relationship.
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Multiple ex-FTX executives, including Ellison, have pleaded guilty to fraud and are testifying against Bankman-Fried.
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Ellison testified that Bankman-Fried controlled major decisions at Alameda, including using FTX customer funds without disclosing it.
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