FBI Busts Goldman Sachs Analyst for Insider Trading Scheme Using Xbox Chat

FBI indicts former Goldman Sachs analyst for insider trading, including allegedly using Xbox 360 to share tips.
Analyst shared tips with childhood friend, who made over $400k in profits on trades.
Analyst thought Xbox chats were untraceable by FBI.
This is the 5th recent case of someone at Goldman Sachs allegedly doing crimes.
Unclear if FBI actually obtained the Xbox chats or just got a confession.

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Posted 9/29/2023, 4:50:00 PM