Bodycam Footage Resurfaces: Zach Witkoff, Trump-Linked Crypto Executive, Arrested in 2022 Cocaine Incident

Bodycam footage of Zach Witkoff's 2022 arrest has surfaced, showing officers locating a bag of cocaine on his person during an incident at Club E11even, a Miami venue owned by Marc Roberts. The video, published by The Newsground—an independent outlet launched in March 2026 by Scott Stedman—captures Witkoff repeatedly asserting he was friends with Roberts, prompting security personnel to demand he "stop dropping names." Despite the findings during the arrest, Witkoff was not prosecuted following the incident.

Witkoff serves as co-founder of World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture closely aligned with former President Donald Trump's political orbit. He is also the son of Steve Witkoff, who currently holds the position of Trump's special envoy to the Middle East and was himself a co-founder of World Liberty Financial. The resurfacing of this footage occurs as World Liberty Financial navigates significant legal challenges, including an active lawsuit involving Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron blockchain and a figure who has previously faced regulatory scrutiny from U.S. authorities.

Beyond his existing roles, Witkoff intends to lead World Liberty Trust Company, a stablecoin-focused trust entity that has applied for a national charter. The convergence of his personal legal history, family proximity to senior Trump administration personnel, and the firm's expansion into regulated financial services raises questions about the vetting standards and risk exposure surrounding World Liberty Financial's leadership amid ongoing regulatory pressure in the cryptocurrency sector.