Do Kwon Extradited to U.S. from Montenegro

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been turned over to the United States by Montenegro authorities after prolonged extradition efforts.

Transfer and Extradition

On December 31, Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić announced that Do Kwon is in U.S. custody to face criminal charges relating to the collapse of Terra. The handover to the U.S. occurred four days after Montenegrin Justice Minister Bojan Božović approved the extradition, rejecting South Korea’s petition.

Arrest and South Korea's Demands

Both the U.S. and South Korea filed charges against the Terraform Labs co-founder and some of his colleagues, but Kwon's whereabouts were unknown until he was arrested in Montenegro in 2023.

Context of Terra Case

Do Kwon will face legal accountability as part of the investigation into Terra's collapse, a case that has garnered significant attention and impacted its ecosystem.

Kwon's transfer to U.S. jurisdiction may significantly impact the ongoing investigation into Terraform Labs and similar international cases.

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