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🚨 Another Forbes "30 Under 30" Star Under Fire: Kalder Founder Charged with $7M Fraud
The infamous "Forbes 30 Under 30" curse strikes again. Gökçe Güven, the 26-year-old CEO and founder of fintech startup Kalder, is now facing serious federal charges in the U.S.
What happened?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Güven allegedly built her startup’s success on a foundation of lies:
Investor Deception: In April 2024, Kalder raised $7 million in seed funding. Prosecutors claim Güven "materially misrepresented" the company’s revenue and client base to secure the funds.Visa Fraud: Beyond the financial scams, she is accused of making false statements to obtain her U.S. visa.Aggravated Identity Theft: The indictment includes charges for the unauthorized use of others' identities to facilitate the fraud.
Kalder marketed itself as a revolutionary rewards and loyalty platform with the slogan: "Turn your rewards into a revenue stream." Now, the only thing being streamed is a federal investigation.
⚠️ The Reality Check:
From SBF to Caroline Ellison, and now Gökçe Güven — this is a stark reminder that high-profile rankings and VC backing are not a substitute for transparency. In the world of Web3 and Fintech, DYOR (Do Your Own Research) is the only way to stay safe.
How do you feel about the "Forbes 30 Under 30" reputation lately? Let’s discuss below. 👇
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🚨 Forbes '30 Under 30' scandal reemerges: Kalder founder accused of $7 million fraud
A significant 'explosion' has occurred again in the fintech sector. Gökçe Güven, the founder of Kalder who was previously selected for Forbes '30 Under 30' list, is facing serious charges in a U.S. federal court.
📍 Summary of key charges:
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused this 26-year-old Turkish founder of building a business empire through false information:
Fraud against investors: In the seed funding round in April 2024, Kalder successfully raised $7 million. Prosecutors claim that Güven extensively falsified the company's financial status and client data. Visa fraud: In addition to financial crimes, she is also accused of falsifying information in her U.S. visa application. Serious identity theft: The indictment also mentioned aggravated circumstances involving personal identity theft.
Previously, Kalder positioned itself as a Web3 rewards and loyalty platform, with the slogan 'Turning rewards into revenue streams.' Now, the project may become a 'legal trap' for its founder.
⚠️ Industry reflection:
This is not the first time a member of the Forbes list has 'flipped' (think SBF or Caroline Ellison). This once again proves that even with endorsements from major media or top VC investments, DYOR (Do Your Own Research) before investing is still indispensable.
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