Alameda ex-CEO Caroline Ellison spotted in New York, Twitter users claim
A recent photo of what appears to be former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison in a Manhattan coffee shop in New York has been making the rounds on Twitter.
On Dec. 4, two photos began circulating on Twitter, appearing to show Ellison ordering a coffee at the Ground Support Cafe in Manhattan.
Adding some weight to the possible sighting, Gopher, the Golden Doodle puppy which is understood to be owned by FTX and Alameda execs also seems to be in the photo next to Ellison.
Ellison's last speculated location was Hong Kong, which was suggested in the aftermath of the FTX and Alameda implosion. At the time, a source told Cointelegraph on Nov. 12 that she was looking to flee to Dubai.
Twitter user and self-described “citizen journalist” Autism Capital appears to be the first to share the photos, which is understood to have been sent in by an unnamed user.
“A user claims that they spotted Caroline Ellison at Ground Support Coffee on West Broad in SoHo Manhattan at 8:15 AM [UTC]. This would mean she is not in Hong Kong and is in NY not in custody,” the wrote.
In response, a man going by Daniel Mentado (@dmentado) claiming to work at the cafe “confirmed” that it was Ellison, and that one of his staff members served her.
i called the shop and spoke to danny and sent him the links. can confirm he is at the shop.
Some members of the community are surprised that Ellison is on U.S. soil given the possible legal ramifications, while others have speculated that Ellison could be looking to cut a deal with authorities.
The coffee shop in question is only a short walk away from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the New York FBI office, some have pointed out.
Caroline (Alameda CEO) is reportedly in NYC right now. She was in Hong Kong when this
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