A recent photo of what appears to be former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison in a bar in Manhattan, New York has been doing the rounds on Twitter.
December 4th Two photos began circulating on Twitter that appeared to show Ellison ordering coffee at the Ground Support Cafe in Manhattan.
Also, Gopher, the Golden Doodle puppy known to be owned by FTX and Alameda executives, appears to be pictured next to Ellison.
The last place Ellison was speculated to be in was Hong Kong, suggested after the implosion of FTX and Alameda. At the moment, a source told Cointelegraph Nov. 12 that he was trying to flee to Dubai.
Twitter user and self-described “citizen reporter” Autism Capital appears to be the first to share the photos, which are alleged to have been submitted by an unidentified user.
“A user claims to have seen Caroline Ellison at Ground Support Coffee on West Broad in Manhattan’s SoHo at 8:15am [UTC]. This would mean she is not in Hong Kong and she is in New York without being detained,” she wrote.
In response, a man who calls himself Daniel Mentado (@dmentado) and whoever says he works at the bar “confirmed” that it was Ellison, and that one of his employees served her.
i called the shop and spoke to Danny and sent him the links. he can confirm that he is at the shop.
— Jess ☕️ (@CryptoNCoffeee) December 4, 2022
I called the shop, spoke to Danny and sent him the links. I can confirm he is in the shop.
Some community members are surprised Ellison is on American soil, given the potential legal implications.while others have supposed that Ellison may be trying to cut a deal with the authorities.
Some have pointed this out the canteen in question is located short distance from the US Attorney’s Office and the FBI office in New York.
Caroline (CEO of Alameda) is reportedly in New York right now. She was in Hong Kong when all this started.
The only reason to come back and risk arrest, he already has an immunity contract to testify against SBF.
They give the best deal to the first one to spill the beans. Just my opinion pic.twitter.com/kYQOquSssH
— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) December 4, 2022
Caroline (CEO of Alameda) is reportedly in New York right now. She was in Hong Kong when all this started. The only reason to go back and risk arrest is that you already have an immunity deal to testify against SBF. They give the best deal to the first one who loosens his tongue. It’s just my opinion
It is worth pointing out, however, that 100% concrete proof that Ellison is the one in the photo has yet to come to light. Some members of the crypto community even have tried find answers in person, without any success.
Meanwhile, the founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been on a media tour painting his version of events and denying any intentional foul play, placing the blame on Alameda management.
In particular, Bankman-Fried tweeted just hours after Ellison’s alleged sighting that he plans to testify in a hearing held by the House Financial Services Committee at some point, but not until he’s “finished learning and reviewing what what happened”.
Rep. Waters, and the House Financial Services Committee:
Once I’m done learning and reviewing what happened, I would feel like it’s my duty to appear before the committee and explain.
I’m not sure it will happen by the 13th. But when it does, I will testify. https://t.co/c0P8yKlyQt
— SBF (@SBF_FTX) December 4, 2022
Rep. Waters and the House Financial Services Committee: Once I’m done learning and reviewing what happened, I would feel compelled to go before the committee and explain myself. I’m not sure it will happen before the 13th. But when it does, I will testify.
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