US prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao to surrender all passports
US prosecutors seek court orders compelling former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to surrender his passports. The government wants Zhao’s bond conditions to ensure he doesn’t travel out of the US ahead of his sentencing. Zhao pleaded guilty to breaking the federal anti-money laundering law. US prosecutors have filed a motion requesting that former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao be asked to surrender his travel documents ahead of his sentencing in April this year. The US Attorney’s Office, in a filing at the District Court for the Western District of Washington, requested Magistrate Judge Brian Tsuchida to approve additional travel restrictions against Zhao. US Attorney’s Office eyes travel restrictions for Zhao As noted in the court document filed on February 23 by US Attorney Tessa Gorman, the government wants Zhao’s bail conditions specified. The former Binance chief stepped down in 2023 as US authorities announced a $4.3 billio...