First photo of Sam Bankman-Fried in jail at MDC Brooklyn
Aphoto of Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has surfaced, revealing a markedly changed appearance since his incarceration. The photo, made public by crypto journalist Tiffany Fong, offers a rare insight into Bankman-Fried’s life in prison.
Tiffany Fong disclosed that the photograph was provided by a former gang member known as G Lock, who shared his confinement space with Bankman-Fried. The timing of the photo, taken on December 17, 2023, was significant as it was one of the rare occasions—specifically Christmas and Father’s Day—when inmates are permitted to capture moments through photographs.