On November 8, the administrator overseeing FTX’s bankruptcy filed more than 20 new lawsuits, ramping up legal actions against several entities.

These lawsuits indicate a concerted effort by FTX to recover assets from multiple companies and individuals. Since November 2022, the FTX Debtors have filed 51 adversary actions, with 30 of them occurring in recent weeks.

FTX Targets $1 Billion in Losses With New Lawsuits

According to documents from the FTX bankruptcy docket, most of the latest filings address various claims, including political contributions, the defunct exchange philanthropic efforts, investments, and allegations of market fraud and manipulation.

“FTX is going after dozens of left leaning groups for all the donations that were made fraudulently with customer money,” an FTX creditor stated.

Thomas Braziel, founder of 117 Partners, stated that FTX might reclaim some donations under US bankruptcy law. He noted that funds can be recovered if they were donated with fraudulent intent or lacked equivalent value. Also, donations made while the donor was insolvent are particularly at risk of being clawed back.

“Not all donations are immune. Bankruptcy trustees will look closely at the debtor’s intent, timing, and financial condition when deciding if a charitable transfer can be clawed back,” Braziel said.

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Author: Oluwapelumi Adejumo