Authorities allege Gauvin used Discord to promote false finance and crypto investments, with both prosecutors and the SEC filing charges of fraud and misrepresentation.
US prosecutors have accused Canadian citizen Nathan Gauvin of conducting a $42 million fraud scheme through Discord, promoting false finance and cryptocurrency investment opportunities. The charges claim Gauvin used fake credentials and misappropriated investor funds. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed similar charges, reinforcing allegations of deceptive practices in digital asset offerings.