🚨 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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