Short Seller Andrew Left Faces SEC and DOJ Fraud Charges
Citron Capital founder accused of manipulating stock prices for personal gain, facing up to 370 years in prison if convicted.
- Andrew Left and Citron Capital allegedly made $20 million through deceptive stock recommendations.
- The SEC and DOJ claim Left published false statements to manipulate stock prices and profit from the movements.
- Left faces multiple counts of securities fraud and making false statements to federal investigators.
- The charges include both civil and criminal penalties, with potential for significant prison time.
- Left's actions have sparked celebrations among GameStop enthusiasts, who view him as a key antagonist.