Self Chain Fires CEO After $50M OTC Fraud Claims
Ravindra Kumar has been removed as CEO of blockchain startup Self Chain after being linked to an over-the-counter crypto scheme that allegedly defrauded investors out of more than $50 million. The project announced Kumar’s termination on Monday, citing his ‘alleged involvement’ in the months-long operation. Kumar denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusations ‘entirely incorrect’ and stating that his legal representatives will handle the matter. Self Chain’s CEO, Mohammed Waseem, mentioned that the scheme started with legitimate deals but later turned into a full-blown fraud. Waseem has refrained from naming the broker involved, as it could impact recovery efforts.