Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has been charged for alleged fraud
The startup CEO says she plans to publicly address the charges this week.
TL;DR
- Gökçe Güven, founder and CEO of fintech startup Kalder, has been charged with federal fraud offenses.
- Güven was a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list last year.
- The charges include securities fraud, wire fraud, visa fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
- The DOJ alleges Güven raised $7 million by presenting a pitch deck with false claims about Kalder's clients and revenue.
- Güven is also accused of using fraudulent means to obtain a visa for individuals of "extraordinary ability."