FTX Lawsuits Seek to Recover Millions Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — FTX filed 25 lawsuits as it moves to reclaim millions from high-profile figures and entities linked to its collapse. Among those named in the FTX lawsuits are Anthony Scaramucci, Storybook Brawl developers, and Jean Chalopin of Deltec Bank. The lawsuits come just one month after FTX’s reorganization plan was approved, marking nearly two years since its initial collapse. FTX alleges that many of these funds were transferred under questionable circumstances while FTX was financially insolvent as early as 2019.

Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Faces $100 Million Claim

FTX’s lawsuit against Anthony Scaramucci and SkyBridge Capital seeks to recover over $100 million in investments made by Sam Bankman-Fried. The suit claims Scaramucci identified Bankman-Fried as someone “willing to spend money while asking very few questions,” resulting in investments in SkyBridge funds and sponsorships. Specifically, FTX seeks to reclaim a $12 million sponsorship for Scaramucci’s SALT conference and $55 million from two investments in SkyBridge Capital. The lawsuit also mentions a $45 million bankruptcy claim by SkyBridge, which it argues should be disallowed as the funds were already invested.

FTX alleges that Scaramucci and Brett Messing sold Bitcoin and Solana tokens bought through FTX’s investments without proper approval. These tokens are now worth more than $120 million, according to the suit.

Crypto Exploiter Meerun Targeted in Lawsuit for Alleged Manipulation

FTX is also pursuing Nawaaz Mohammad Meerun, who is alleged to have exploited the platform through multiple high-value manipulations involving illiquid tokens such as BTMX and MobileCoin. According to the lawsuit, Meerun made over $1 billion from these exploits, allegedly using connections to international organized crime networks. FTX claims that Meerun continued exploiting cryptocurrency platforms even after FTX’s collapse, most recently in 2024 using the alias “Humpy the Whale” in a governance attack on a lending platform.

FTX seeks to recover millions of dollars Meerun withdrew from the platform before bankruptcy, as well as block bankruptcy claims he filed for $13 million. The lawsuit states Meerun filed the claim using his real identity, which FTX argues is evidence of further manipulation.

Storybook Brawl Developers Sued for Millions Over “Unlaunched” Game

Good Luck Games (GLG), the developers behind Storybook Brawl, face an FTX lawsuit to reclaim over $24 million. The lawsuit alleges FTX invested $25 million into GLG, a game that never moved beyond beta testing. FTX claims GLG executives, including Bankman-Fried’s godbrother, collected additional salaries and bonuses exceeding $2 million without delivering a market-ready product. GLG attempted to buy back Storybook Brawl in 2023, but FTX rejected the offer and ceased development shortly afterward.

Deltec Bank Chairman Jean Chalopin Faces FTX Lawsuit Over $11.5 Million Investment

In another lawsuit, FTX targets Jean Chalopin of Deltec Bank over an $11.5 million investment FTX made into Farmington State Bank. According to the suit, FTX acquired a 10% interest in Farmington, rebranded as Moonstone to serve crypto clients, despite the bank’s small asset base of $5.7 million. The bank’s crypto strategy was reportedly abandoned after federal authorities seized $50 million in FTX funds held at the bank. The lawsuit seeks to recover the full investment. It asserts that the value is now worthless due to regulatory restrictions and the bank’s ordered wind-down.