NY Attorney General Expands Crypto Fraud Lawsuit to $3 Billion
Letitia James intensifies legal action against Digital Currency Group and affiliates, seeking restitution for over 230,000 investors.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James has tripled the fraud accusations against Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its affiliates, now seeking $3 billion in restitution.
- The expanded lawsuit alleges that DCG, Genesis Global Capital, and Gemini Trust misled investors about the safety of their investments in the Gemini Earn program.
- Genesis Global has settled with the NY Attorney General, agreeing to cease business in New York as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
- The lawsuit claims over 230,000 investors were defrauded, with many coming forward after the initial lawsuit was filed.
- DCG and its affiliates face multiple legal challenges, including a recent settlement with the SEC and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings for Genesis.