According to an indictment unsealed Thursday, Bond had a fake consulting agreement with FTX, the notorious cryptocurrency exchange run by Sam Bankman-Fried.
The $400,000 she received — along with gobs of more stolen money from FTX — fueled her congressional campaign, prosecutors say.
The charges against Bond come one day after she finalized a divorce with her previous partner, according to Salame.
In total, Salame and FTX gave Bond over $900,000, according to the indictment — far above the legal limits.
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