‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Investigated by FBI Over Meme Coin Collapse, Cleared of Charges

In Brief:

Internet celebrity Harry Welch revealed she was investigated by the FBI and SEC for promoting the failed HAWK meme coin.

The coin plummeted 90% after launch and was labeled an exit scam by critics, but Welch was cleared of wrongdoing.

Internet personality Harry Welch, better known as the “Hawk Tuah Girl,” has disclosed that she was recently investigated by both the FBI and SEC after promoting the now-collapsed HAWK meme coin. The token lost 90% of its value shortly after launch, prompting accusations of an exit scam across the crypto community.

Speaking on her latest podcast, Welch explained that authorities searched her phone and conducted interviews, but ultimately found that she had not committed any crimes. Welch clarified that she had only received marketing fees and did not profit directly from the coin’s collapse.

“I trusted the wrong people,” she admitted, expressing regret that her endorsement led some fans to lose money. Welch also acknowledged her limited knowledge of cryptocurrency, emphasizing that she never intended to deceive her followers.

The HAWK token's sudden crash and Welch’s involvement reignited debate around influencer accountability in crypto, particularly in the growing meme coin sector where celebrity-led promotions can attract large retail investment with little oversight.

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