Gökçe Güven, a UC Berkeley alumna and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, faces multiple federal charges pursued by the Department of Justice, including securities fraud, wire fraud, visa fraud and aggravated identity theft. Güven is a startup founder and CEO of Kalder Inc., a rewards platform founded in 2017 that allows brands to sell their rewards and provides loyalty and cashback services. “Gökçe Güven allegedly exaggerated her company’s fiscal condition and partnerships to swindle more than seven million dollars from prospective investors before using these misrepresentations to unlawfully obtain a highly acclaimed visa to the United States,” said FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle, Jr., in the DOJ press release. Read more through the link in bio. ✍️: Juliette Damian 📸: Hayes Gaboury . . . #ucberkeley #dailycal #berkeley #techindustry #forbes