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US prosecutors: FTX Gary Wang developed software tools to help the US government detect fraud

Gary Wang, like a former FTX colleague who became a witness to the US government, provided "outstanding" assistance to federal prosecutors in their case against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the crypto exchange FTX. In seeking leniency, prosecutors said Wang had created "tools" to help the US government detect other frauds. "Wang also provided substantial assistance - and took steps in the process to correct past mistakes - by using his extraordinary computer programming skills to detect potential fraud in the stock and cryptocurrency markets," federal prosecutors wrote in sentencing documents filed Wednesday. "Unlike other conspirators, Wang did not lie to clients, lenders or investors, nor did he spend his clients' money." While prosecutors did not make specific sentencing recommendations, the filing asks the court to consider Wang's outstanding cooperation. Prosecutors also said Wang was the first FTX insider to cooperate with prosecutors, though there is little written evidence linking Wang to the fraud. It is reported that Gary Wang is scheduled to be sentenced on November 20 for his role in the collapse of FTX.