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Do Kwon Charged with Fraud in the U.S. After Terra Luna Collapse

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs, faces fraud charges in the U.S. related to the Terra Luna cryptocurrency collapse.

Financial Losses and Allegations

Do Kwon has been accused of misleading investors about the algorithm designed to maintain terraUSD's value at $1. The charges include securities fraud, wire fraud, commodities fraud, and money-laundering conspiracy. Federal prosecutors allege Kwon knowingly provided investors with false information regarding terraUSD's stability.

Extradition and Legal Proceedings

The case against Kwon began before his U.S. extradition. In March 2023, he was arrested in Montenegro for passport forgery, leading to legal battles over his extradition involving both the U.S. and South Korea. The U.S. ultimately prevailed, and Kwon was transferred to New York for trial.

With the charges he faces, Do Kwon could be looking at a maximum penalty of 130 years in prison if convicted.Zack Guzmán

A Long-Awaited Justice?

For those impacted by the Terra Luna crash, the trial of Do Kwon represents an opportunity for justice. However, his defense may claim any misstatements were unintentional. Kwon's future remains uncertain as it is yet to be seen how effective his defense will be.

The case of Do Kwon will capture the attention of the cryptocurrency industry and may influence future regulations of such assets.

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