Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the hip-hop mogul, has reportedly been moved to the same high-security unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, as Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Both high-profile figures are housed in a section of the jail reserved for inmates requiring special protection, according to NBC reports.
Diddy and Bankman-Fried Share High-Profile Jail Unit
Combs’ recent arrest on charges of conspiracy, sex trafficking, and sexual abuse allegations has led to his detention in Brooklyn’s federal jail. The jail is notorious for its poor conditions and history of violence. The unit where Combs and Bankman-Fried are held is home to about 20 other inmates and offers increased security for those considered high-profile or at risk within the general population.
While Combs awaits trial following a court appearance on September 17, Bankman-Fried is already serving time. The FTX co-founder was convicted of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history, stealing over $8 billion from his companies, FTX and Alameda Research. Sentenced in March 2023 to 25 years in prison, Bankman-Fried now shares the unit with Combs as the latter faces the possibility of significant legal consequences.
Bankman-Fried: The Notorious Crypto Criminal
Sam Bankman-Fried, once a prominent figure in the crypto industry, became infamous after his arrest in late 2023 for fraud. His downfall centered around the collapse of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Alameda Research, where he misappropriated billions of dollars in customer funds. Now serving the first year of his lengthy prison sentence, he remains a key figure in one of the largest financial crimes in recent memory.
Sean Combs, who was arrested just last week, faces serious charges related to sexual abuse and trafficking. While he has not yet been convicted or pleaded guilty, the allegations against him are extensive. His case is still pending trial, and he was ordered to remain in custody during his September 17 court hearing. The charges represent a sharp fall for the influential music and business icon, whose criminal record is only now beginning to unfold publicly.
