Gergely Orosz personal blog
Asked to do something illegal at work? Here's what these software engineers did
At FTX, Frank, and Pollen, software engineers were asked to do something potentially illegal, or to go along with what looked like fraud. They obliged in two out of three cases, landed in hot water, and now face jail time. A reminder why it’s never a good idea to go along with such requests.
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Career & ManagementSociety, Policy & Culture2025
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Asked to do something illegal at work? Here's what these software engineers did by bschne | 548 | 353 |
