Melania Trump, Argentina’s Javier Milei Not Responsible For Meme Coin Fraud, Revised Complaint States: ‘Were Used As Props’
Posted On October 23, 2025
Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit have lodged an updated complaint against Meteora and its co-founder, Ben Chow in connection with the controversial launch of Official Melania (CRYPTO: MELANIA) and LIBRA (LIBRA) meme coins.
Plaintiffs Allege Chow Is The Mastermind
The plaintiffs asserted that Chow was at the “center of the enterprise,” while Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based Meteora worked under the false banner of decentralized finance.
They alleged that defendants “borrowed credibility from real-world figures and themes,” including First Lady Melania Trump and the Argentine President Javier Milei, to push at least 15 controversial tokens in the market.
“These faces and brands were used as props to legitimize what was actually a coordinated liquidity …