Fintech founder Gökçe Güven faces charges for allegedly defrauding investors and misrepresenting her status for a visa

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A fintech founder is charged with defrauding investors of $7 million and obtaining an O-1A visa through misrepresentation. Gökçe Güven, 26, allegedly inflated her company's financial status and partnerships to secure seed funding before using the funds to unlawfully obtain an "extraordinary ability" visa. Güven was recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2025. She faces significant prison time if convicted of the charges.


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