Crypto Trading Firm DWF Labs Fires a Partner After Drink-Spiking Allegations
An X account posted that on Oct. 24 a partner at DWF drugged her at a bar — and was caught on camera doing it
DWF Labs, a crypto trading firm, said it fired one of its partners following social media allegations that one of its employees had spiked a woman's drink at a Hong Kong bar.
In a press release, the company said it dismissed a partner from "management and operational roles effective immediately" and called the allegations "deeply concerning."
The company, which said it's investigating the matter, did not name the partner. A representative for DWF referred CoinDesk to the press release.
I never thought I’d personally experience something like this. On the evening of October 24th, I was drugged by a partner at @DWFLabs at a bar in HK. I have reported this to the local police and have collected video evidence of him spiking my drink. pic.twitter.com/mCQpaxB6DH
— Hana小屁娜 (@hananotsorry) October 29, 2024
"From day one, our team has been built on transparency and upholding the highest ethical standards. We do not condone actions that go against our core values of integrity, respect, and accountability," the press release said.
Earlier Tuesday, X account @hananotsorry posted that on Oct. 24 a partner at DWF drugged her at a bar — and was caught on camera doing it. The post did not name the person but said police had been contacted.
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