The FBI searched the house of Kraken co-founder jespow and seized various electronic devices in March over allegations of hacking and cyberstalking.
The trio informed The NYT that the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California has been investigating Powell since “at least” September.
Electronic devices were reportedly seized from Powell’s home in Brentwood, Los Angeles as part of the search. However, it is understood that prosecutors have not accused Powell of any crimes. Powell’s lawyer, Brandon Fox said the investigation mostly focused on allegations made by Verge Center for the Arts — the nonprofit Powell founded, and not anything to do with Powell’s involvement in the “cryptocurrency arena.” This was reportedly also confirmed by a Kraken spokesperson.An inside view of Verge Center for the Arts, which was founded by Powell.
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