- California-based software engineer had his $120,000 stuck in FTX, 25% of his resources.
- Nauman had 5 BTC, some Avalanche adding to said amount as per November prices.
- He now plans to invest in real estate and luxury collectibles.
Now that Sam Bankman-Fried is on US soil, hopes for a swift trial and a way that could release the stuck fund are rising. And many victims are coming or brought forward to share their stories to give weight to the case from the authorities. 48-year-old California-based Nauman, a father of three, lost access to almost $120,000 funds in FTX.
The software developer was saving for the college education of his children. Per the Insider review receipts of his FTX investments, he bought roughly 5 BTC on his account and some Avalanche, and when added up by November 2022, prices added to almost $120,000. About 25% of his family’s fortune is trapped indefinitely.
The 25-year veteran in the field of investment, Nauman, never really bothered about the risks presenting themselves in the crypto industry in 2022. But the FTX saga made him question his experience.
“If funds just evaporate one day, it’s crookery, then you realize you’re part of a Ponzi scheme. That’s what makes me really upset. A good chunk of my savings are gone because someone tried to defraud me.”
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