Paxful 共同創辦人在 AML 案件中認罪

Paxful 聯合創始人兼前首席技術長 Artur Schaback 已對共謀指控認罪。這些指控涉及他無法維持適當的反洗錢（AML）計劃。

Paxful co-founder and former CTO Artur Schaback has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to his failure to maintain an adequate Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program. Schaback now faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

Paxful 聯合創始人兼前首席技術長 Artur Schaback 承認因未能維持足夠的反洗錢 (AML) 計劃而受到共謀指控。沙巴克現在面臨最高五年監禁的刑期。

According to the U.S. Justice Department, Schaback’s plea agreement includes paying a substantial fine. He has agreed to pay $5 million in three equal annual installments over the next two years, with the first installment of $1 million due upon pleading guilty.

據美國司法部稱，沙巴克的認罪協議包括支付巨額罰款。他同意在未來兩年內分三期等額支付 500 萬美元，其中第一期 100 萬美元將在認罪後支付。

Schaback admitted that Paxful lacked sufficient anti-money laundering and know your customer (KYC) measures. The company began operating without these essential controls, which led to the platform being used for various criminal activities, including money laundering, fraud, and other illegal businesses.

Schaback 承認 Paxful 缺乏足夠的反洗錢和了解你的客戶 (KYC) 措施。該公司開始在沒有這些基本控制的情況下運營，導致該平台被用於各種犯罪活動，包括洗錢、詐欺和其他非法業務。

The Justice Department further alleges that Schaback and his co-conspirator largely waived the company’s AML and KYC policies. They based the exceptions on the volume of customers’ trades or personal relationships, creating loopholes in the regulations. The two also faced allegations of submitting a plagiarized AML policy when a third party requested to review it.

司法部進一步指控 Schaback 及其同謀在很大程度上放棄了該公司的 AML 和 KYC 政策。他們根據客戶的交易量或個人關係制定例外情況，從而在法規中造成漏洞。當第三方要求審查時，兩人還面臨提交抄襲反洗錢政策的指控。

Roshan Dharia Appointed as Paxful’s Interim CEO

Roshan Dharia 被任命為 Paxful 臨時首席執行官

Amid the controversies, there has been significant upheaval within Paxful’s management. Schaback’s lawsuit against co-founder Mohamad (Ray) Youssef in March 2023 culminated in a power struggle at the exchange. The lawsuit brought forth accusations of fund embezzlement, sanctions evasion, and other issues.

在爭議中，Paxful 的管理層發生了重大變動。 2023 年 3 月，Schaback 對共同創辦人 Mohamad (Ray) Youssef 提起訴訟，最終導致交易所內的權力鬥爭達​​到高峰。該訴訟引發了挪用資金、逃避制裁等問題的指控。

Following the turmoil, the company appointed Roshan Dharia as the new interim CEO in May 2023. Dharia’s role is seen as an attempt to normalize the company and bring it back to operational and compliance standards. In a past interview, Youssef acknowledged Paxful’s cooperation with state law enforcement agencies, including agreeing to a court order and a custodial appointment to manage the exchange business.

動盪之後，該公司於 2023 年 5 月任命 Roshan Dharia 為新的臨時執行長。在過去的一次採訪中，Youssef 承認 Paxful 與州執法機構合作，包括同意法院命令和託管任命來管理交易所業務。

Schaback’s Sentencing to Impact Crypto Regulation

Schaback 的判決將影響加密貨幣監管

Schaback’s case highlights the ongoing and upcoming challenges in regulating the cryptocurrency market. It demonstrates the strict adherence to AML and KYC regulations that crypto exchanges are expected to maintain. The charges against Schaback also serve as a warning to other tech CEOs in the rapidly evolving industry.

沙貝克的案例凸顯了加密貨幣市場監管中正在面臨和即將到來的挑戰。它表明加密貨幣交易所應嚴格遵守 AML 和 KYC 法規。對 Schaback 的指控也對快速發展的行業中的其他科技執行長提出了警告。

As regulatory bodies continue to scrutinize crypto platforms to prevent the use of these platforms for financial crimes, Schaback’s upcoming sentencing will set a precedent for handling similar cases. It also marks a critical juncture for Paxful in restoring trust and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

隨著監管機構繼續審查加密貨幣平台，以防止利用這些平台進行金融犯罪，Schaback 即將做出的判決將為處理類似案件樹立先例。這也標誌著 Paxful 恢復信任和確保遵守金融法規的關鍵時刻。