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Steven Nerayoff, a former ethereum advisor, has filed a lawsuit against the US government, seeking $9.6 billion.
Nerayoff claims this amount as compensation for what it alleges were unfounded accusations and harsh treatment by federal agents from 2019 to 2023.
Nerayoff, who previously leveled fraud allegations against ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, took legal action through a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) lawsuit, citing wrongful actions in a 2019 racketeering charge against him. .
Between 2019 and 2023, the US government accused the former ethereum advisor of being involved in an extortion scheme. The charges were based on allegations that Nerayoff and an associate threatened to destroy a cryptocurrency company unless it met their demands for millions of dollars in ethereum tokens and cash.
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In a report by the FOX Business journalist twitter.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1777683338121089103″ target=”_blank” rel=””>Eleanor Terrell, the lawsuit is based on the claim that federal agents filed charges against Nerayoff despite knowing the claims were baseless. The lawsuit further alleges that some of these officers used harassment, intimidation, and alleged fabrication of evidence to pursue extortion charges.
Nerayoff's legal representation has noted that the repercussions on his reputation and business were substantial, warranting legal action against federal authorities.
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