Montenegro Court Orders Do Kwon's Extradition to South Korea Over $40B Crypto Crash

March 7, 2024
Montenegro Court Orders Do Kwon's Extradition to South Korea Over $40B Crypto Crash
  • Montenegro's High Court has decided to extradite Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to South Korea, not the United States.

  • Kwon is linked to a $40 billion cryptocurrency crash and is subject to international legal proceedings.

  • The decision underscores the increasing collaboration between international law enforcement agencies in cryptocurrency regulation.

  • South Korea's National Police Agency and Ministry of Justice are actively engaged in the extradition process with Interpol's support.

  • Terraform Labs Korea's CFO, Han Chang-jun, has been extradited to Korea and is currently facing trial.

  • The ruling on Kwon's extradition is still subject to appeal, with both South Korea and the US having filed requests for his extradition.

  • The crypto industry is observing the case with high interest due to its potential impact on global regulatory practices and investor protection.

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