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<\/p>\nThe momentary arrest of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) can be attributed to the efforts taken by the crypto community to aid investigations and track down the whereabouts of the infamous entrepreneur. While SBF eventually escaped prison time via a $250 million bail bond, the community continues to monitor his every move publicly.<\/p>\n
Just three days after being released on a personal recognizance bond, a crypto community member allegedly spotted SBF \u201cchilling\u201d in a John F. Kennedy International Airport lounge. The supporting images were shared on Twitter by @litcapital, which shows SBF sitting on a lounge chair with access to a laptop and mobile phone. <\/p>\n
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Based on the pictures, other community members confirmed that SBF\u2019s location was the Greenwich (Business Class) lounge in American Airlines\u2019 Terminal 8. According to the primary source, SBF was accompanied by his parents, FBI agents and lawyers.<\/p>\n
Subsequent images showed SBF on an American Airlines flight disguised with a beanie and seated next to a suited executive.<\/p>\n
The images reignited discussions around how SBF told Maxine Waters, chair of the United States House Financial Services Committee, that he had no access to his personal or professional data despite having access to his laptop and mobile device. <\/p>\n
Moreover, some also wondered how SBF was able to afford the business-class tickets amid FTX\u2019s bankruptcy proceedings. \u201cGreat to see customer funds are still being put to good use!\u201d said a community member.<\/p>\n
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