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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Brian Yalung

Who Is Andrew Left? Wall Street's Prominent Short Seller Found Guilty Of Fraud, May Face Jail Time

Prosecutors alleged that investors were misled by statements concerning stock positions. (Credit: Adam Śmigielski | Unsplash)

Andrew Left, known for his unusual approach to trading, has reportedly been found guilty of securities fraud by a US jury, the US Department of Justice has confirmed. The Citron Research founder was convicted on 13 of 17 counts on Monday, 1 June, following a three-week trial in Los Angeles, according to a report by Reuters.

Left was charged in July 2024 for allegedly manipulating the stock market and defrauding investors. This included making misleading claims about his positions in multiple companies, such as Nvidia and Tesla.

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