Life behind bars seems to be taking its toll on Sam Bankman-Fried. The founder of FTX appears disheveled and emaciated in a recent prison photo that was recently released by crypto journalist Tiffany Fong on X (formerly Twitter).
The image features a total of six individuals, with four of them obscured, taken from the Metropolitan Detention Centre in New York. The source of the photo and how Fong obtained access to it remains unclear.
Standing alongside SBF is fellow inmate “G Lock,” whom Fong interviewed subsequently. The former Blood member, a gang faction in the USA, provided detailed insights into Sam‘s condition. He confirmed that SBF has become increasingly “neglected” during his time in prison.
“When he first arrived, he had a belly and was well-groomed. But now, he’s completely emaciated. He looks like a toothpick, and he doesn’t even shower,” G Lock revealed.
Despite his physical decline, the former crypto mogul has integrated well into the prison community, according to G Lock. Moreover, he claims that Sam commands more street credibility than many gangster rappers in the USA.
SBF was found guilty of fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy in November of last year. However, his sentencing is still pending, with a decision expected to be reached by the end of March.
Bankman-Fried‘s journey from leading a prominent cryptocurrency exchange to facing the grim reality of prison underscores the stark consequences of white-collar crime. As the crypto world watches with bated breath, the fate of one of its prominent figures hangs in the balance, serving as a stark reminder of the risks and pitfalls inherent in the digital finance realm.
