Gokce Guven Fraud Case
Gökçe Güven, founder and former CEO of Kalder, pleaded guilty to securities fraud on May 15, 2026, agreeing to forfeit nearly $7 million. As of June 15, 2026, Güven faces a maximum of five years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for September 17, 2026. Four of the five initial charges were dropped, leaving a single count related to the clarity of Kalder's growth data and brand partnership statements. Federal prosecutors had previously accused Güven of defrauding investors of approximately $7 million during Kalder's seed funding round by allegedly overstating the company's financials and partnerships.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Fintech CEO Gökçe Güven Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Agrees to Forfeit $7 Million
Gökçe Güven pleaded guilty to securities fraud on May 15, 2026, agreeing to forfeit nearly $7 million. Four of the five charges against her were dropped, leaving a single count related to the clarity of the company's growth data and brand partnership statements. Güven faces a maximum of five years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for September 17, 2026.
May 2026 — 1 developments
Gokce Guven Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud and Visa Fraud
Gökçe Güven, founder and former CEO of Kalder, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and visa fraud. She is scheduled to be sentenced in September 2026 and has agreed to forfeit nearly $7 million in proceeds from her actions.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Prosecutors add identity theft charge against Kalder CEO Gökçe Güven in $7M fraud case
Federal prosecutors filed a superseding indictment adding a second aggravated identity theft charge against Gökçe Güven, founder and CEO of Kalder Inc., related to a forged corporate partnership contract. Güven is accused of defrauding investors of approximately $7 million during Kalder's seed funding round by allegedly overstating the company's financials, brand partners, and paying customers.
January 2026 — 1 developments
Gokce Guven attempts to unseal subpoena information in fraud case
Gokce Guven attempted to unseal subpoena information, while the government is seeking to exclude time under the Speedy Trial Act in her fraud case.
January 2025 — 1 developments
Gokce Guven featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Marketing & Advertising
Gokce Guven was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Marketing & Advertising, with the article citing Kalder's reported success, including $11 million raised and a $35 million valuation.