FTX tried a lawyer, Thai prostitutes and finally a bribe to get frozen funds unlocked, witness says

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In Caroline Ellison's continued testimony, the former Alameda CEO saidthat at SBF's behest, the firm sent a $150 million payment to a Chinese official.

Share on linkedin Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison arrives at court Wednesday ahead of her second day of witness testimony. Photo: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images

"He seemed concerned," Ellison said of Bankman-Fried's demeanor, and said he had several meetings and started a Signal group chat to discuss how to retrieve the funds.: At first, they tried a lawyer, but was "unsuccessful," Ellison said.

 

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