To reconcile the differences, the investor began talking with an outside financial consultant who worked with AllHere.
When the investor asked about the email, the consultant denied sending it.
Prosecutors allege that Smith-Griffin created a fake email address in the consultants name to get to send the message.
Federal prosecutors allege school chatbot CEO committed fraud.© Mandel Ngan/Getty Images
After AllHeres investors began comparing notes, the companys board removed Smith-Griffin as CEO.
In June 2024, AllHere furloughed most of its employees and the next month it filed for bankruptcy.
Smith-Griffin has been charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
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