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‘A complete failure of corporate controls’: Six takeaways from FTX’s latest bankruptcy filing

New boss John J Ray III, who also oversaw the liquidation of Enron, has given a detailed account of his findings over the first week in charge

Sam Bankman-Fried's communications were described as 'erratic and misleading'
Sam Bankman-Fried's communications were described as 'erratic and misleading' Photo: Getty Images

The new bosses of Sam Bankman-Fried's failed crypto empire FTX have submitted their first report on the state of play at the group - and it doesn't make for pretty reading.

“Never in my career have I seen such a complete failure of corporate controls and such a complete absence of trustworthy financial information,” said John J Ray III, the group’s new chief executive officer, in a declaration submitted in court.

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