Sam Bankman-Fried Traded In His $35 Million Mansion In The Bahamas For A Prison Cell With 35 Inmates But Claims "He Did Not Do Anything Wrong"
Formerly disgraced FTX CEO and Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. His high-profile trial marked a significant chapter in the unraveling of FTX, which collapsed under suspicious financial practices, leading to intense scrutiny and legal action.
For the first time since his incarceration, Bankman-Fried described his daily life in a detailed interview with journalist William D. Cohan of Puck.
Once accustomed to the breathtaking ocean views from his Bahamian mansion, he now resides in a cell with 35 other inmates, many of whom have serious criminal backgrounds.
His days are primarily spent watching television and playing games on a tablet, a significant downgrade from his previous luxurious lifestyle.
However, his biggest challenge seems to be adjusting to the prison diet. Being a vegan, he finds the available food options "inedible" and subsists on a diet of rice and beans, with rice becoming a valuable commodity for exchange within the prison walls.
