Former Celsius Executive Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges, Cooperates Against CEO

Roni Cohen-Pavon, former Celsius exec, pleads guilty to 4 criminal charges related to CEL token manipulation & wire fraud.

Faces max 65 years prison, sentencing set for Dec 2024, continues on bail.

Reached cooperation deal with prosecutors in case against Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky.

Served as Celsius CRO, received $3.6M from firm before arrest in July.

Mashinsky filed to dismiss FTC fraud case against him in Sept, argues didn't knowingly make false statements.