Former Citigroup Executive Sentenced to 30 Years for Sex Crimes
Edward Gene Smith, a former managing director at Citigroup, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in Manhattan federal court for sex crimes, including receiving child pornography and obstructing justice, committed over a 10-year period.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 28, 2026 —
Edward Gene Smith, formerly a managing director at Citigroup, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following a conviction in Manhattan federal court. The sentence was handed down for a series of sex crimes, which reportedly occurred over a decade.
The charges against Smith include receiving child pornography and obstructing justice. The timeframe for these offenses is stated to span approximately 10 years.
The details regarding the specifics of the obstruction of justice charge and the exact nature of the child pornography offenses were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the specific date of the sentencing and the exact dates within the 10-year period of the crimes were not specified.
Smith’s role at Citigroup as a managing director places him in a senior position within the financial institution. The duration of his employment and the specific department he managed were not detailed.
The legal proceedings took place in Manhattan federal court. Further details about the investigation, the evidence presented, and the sentencing hearing itself were not made available in the summary provided.
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