Public EV startup with an indicted CEO is looking to raise an additional $100 million | TechCrunch
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Thunder Power Holdings recently went public through a SPAC and is attempting to raise $100 million, despite its CEO facing serious criminal charges in Taiwan.
Wellen Sham, CEO of Thunder Power, has been indicted on 11 charges, which include securities violations related to his connections with Electric Power Technology Limited.
The Taipei District Prosecutor's Office has charged Sham on allegations of using his role in Electric Power to mislead, including instructing the distribution of false information.
Despite the ongoing legal troubles and scrutiny, Thunder Power continues to pursue additional funding and has not publicly distanced itself from its CEO or his claims of innocence.
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