The Bahamas Attorney General’s Office announced that the Royal Bahamas Police Force has arrested former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), according to a statement released by Bahamian Attorney General Ryan Pinder KC.
Bahamian police arrested SBF after receiving a formal notification from the United States that it had filed criminal charges against him and might request his extradition.
The documents show that based on the notification received and the materials provided, it is appropriate for the Attorney General to seek the arrest and detention of SBF under the country's Extradition Act.
Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, tweeted, "Earlier tonight, Bahamian authorities arrested SBF at the request of the U.S. government pursuant to a sealed indictment filed by the SDNY (United States District Court for the Southern District of New York). The court is expected to make the indictment public tomorrow morning, at which time more information will be disclosed."
In addition, according to Bloomberg, citing sources, Bahamian officials are investigating whether FTX executives knew or played a role in user withdrawals that occurred after FTX assets were frozen, and SBF has been questioned by investigators many times. (Planet Daily)