Paxful 联合创始人在 AML 案件中认罪

Paxful 联合创始人兼前首席技术官 Artur Schaback 已对共谋指控认罪。这些指控涉及他无法维持适当的反洗钱（AML）计划。

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 联合创始人兼前首席技术官 Artur Schaback 承认因未能维持足够的反洗钱 (AML) 计划而受到共谋指控。沙巴克现在面临最高五年监禁的刑期。

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.

据美国司法部称，沙巴克的认罪协议包括支付巨额罚款。他同意在未来两年内分三期等额支付 500 万美元，其中第一期 100 万美元将在认罪后支付。

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 承认 Paxful 缺乏足够的反洗钱和了解你的客户 (KYC) 措施。该公司开始在没有这些基本控制的情况下运营，导致该平台被用于各种犯罪活动，包括洗钱、欺诈和其他非法业务。

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.

司法部进一步指控 Schaback 及其同谋在很大程度上放弃了该公司的 AML 和 KYC 政策。他们根据客户的交易量或个人关系制定例外情况，从而在法规中造成漏洞。当第三方要求审查时，两人还面临提交抄袭反洗钱政策的指控。

Roshan Dharia Appointed as Paxful’s Interim CEO

Roshan Dharia 被任命为 Paxful 临时首席执行官

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.

在争议中，Paxful 的管理层发生了重大变动。 2023 年 3 月，Schaback 对联合创始人 Mohamad (Ray) Youssef 提起诉讼，最终导致交易所内的权力斗争达到顶峰。该诉讼引发了挪用资金、逃避制裁等问题的指控。

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.

动荡之后，该公司于 2023 年 5 月任命 Roshan Dharia 为新的临时首席执行官。Dharia 的角色被视为试图使公司正常化并使其恢复运营和合规标准。在过去的一次采访中，Youssef 承认 Paxful 与州执法机构合作，包括同意法院命令和托管任命来管理交易所业务。

Schaback’s Sentencing to Impact Crypto Regulation

Schaback 的判决将影响加密货币监管

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.

沙贝克的案例凸显了加密货币市场监管中正在面临和即将到来的挑战。它表明加密货币交易所应严格遵守 AML 和 KYC 法规。对 Schaback 的指控也对快速发展的行业中的其他科技首席执行官提出了警告。

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.

随着监管机构继续审查加密货币平台，以防止利用这些平台进行金融犯罪，Schaback 即将做出的判决将为处理类似案件树立先例。这也标志着 Paxful 恢复信任和确保遵守金融法规的关键时刻。