According to The Block, the Attorney General of Utah, Derek Brown, filed criminal charges against financial platform Kalshi and two individuals—Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara—over allegations that they promoted online gambling. The filing occurred in October 2026. No details were provided about the nature of the promotion, the specific platforms or methods used, or the jurisdictional basis for the charges beyond Utah law. The names of the executives are identified as Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara. The state’s action concerns alleged promotion of gambling activities through Kalshi’s services. No statements from the company or individuals were included in the summary. The charge filing date is referenced only as occurring in October 2026.
