Gate News message, April 23 — According to New York Criminal Court public records, Benjamin Pasternak, founder of Believe, was arrested on charges of second-degree murder and assault, with a court appearance scheduled for June 11, 2026.
Pasternak was previously accused of involvement in a token exit scheme resulting in losses of several million dollars. Believe’s native token, BELIEVE, is currently trading at approximately $0.00075, down over 99% from its 2025 all-time high of $0.3569.
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