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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.
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