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Recent reports from Montenegrin news outlet Vijesti have shed light on the legal battle surrounding Do Kwon, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry. Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has found himself at the center of a legal tug-of-war between the United States and South Korea.
In March 2023, authorities in Montenegro arrested Kwon for using falsified travel documents while attempting to leave the country. He was subsequently sentenced to four months in prison before being released as courts evaluated extradition requests from the U.S. and South Korea.
The latest development in Kwon’s case came when Montenegro’s court of appeals accepted arguments from his lawyers, sending the extradition decision back to the High Court for a retrial and decision. This move was seen as a strategic maneuver by Kwon’s legal team to delay his transfer to either the U.S. or South Korea, where he faces criminal charges.
What makes Kwon’s case even more complex is the civil case initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the U.S. In April, a U.S. court found Terraform Labs and Kwon liable for fraud, with a hearing scheduled for May 29 to discuss proposed remedies.
If extradited to South Korea, Kwon faces charges of fraud and violations of capital markets law. On the other hand, the U.S. seeks to prosecute him for his alleged role in the collapse of TerraUSD (UST) and its associated cryptocurrency ecosystem, leading to substantial financial losses for investors.
As the legal battle continues, questions arise about Kwon’s ability to actively participate in his defense in either the U.S. or South Korea. His legal team is navigating the complex international legal landscape to secure the best possible outcome for their client.
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