Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs, is stuck in Montenegro because extradition is taking longer than expected. This comes after accusations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of running a huge fraudulent crypto scheme.
Last year, the SEC claimed that Terraform and Kwon’s actions caused over $40 billion in losses for investors, especially those in the U.S.
Do Kwon’s Extradition Delay
Procedural Errors and Complexity: Legal representatives of Do Kwon provided an update on his extradition process from Montenegro in a recent court filing. The filing highlighted a longer-than-anticipated delay due to procedural errors by the High Court. These errors have complicated an already intricate extradition process, initially hindered by Kwon’s use of fake passports at a Montenegrin airport, leading to his current predicament.
Allegations by the SEC: In February 2023, the SEC filed a case against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon, alleging that the company offered and sold crypto asset securities without proper registration, resulting in significant financial losses. Kwon and Terraform are accused of defrauding investors, including both retail and institutional participants in the United States.
Summary Extradition Process: As part of the extradition proceedings, Kwon agreed to the “summary” process for his extradition to either the United States or South Korea, both of which have requested his handover. Despite his consent, the expected timeline for resolution has been extended. The latest updates suggest that Kwon may not be extradited before the end of March 2024.
Doubts About Kwon’s Ability to Attend Trial
The delay in Do Kwon’s extradition raises doubts about his ability to attend the trial scheduled to begin on March 25, 2024. Despite the uncertainty, Kwon’s legal team has informed the court that they do not plan to request an adjournment of the trial date, even if their client is unable to attend. This decision follows the SEC’s appeal to a Delaware bankruptcy court for oversight of Terraform Labs’ financial dealings with its attorneys, prompted by concerns raised.
The focal point of concern is a substantial $166 million transaction to Dentons U.S. LLC, which the SEC suspects may have been improperly diverted from funds owed to creditors. In his latest statement, Kwon indicated that his participation in the trial at the end of March depends on the swift resolution of his situation by the Montenegrin High Court.
Important: Please note that this article is only meant to provide information and should not be taken as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other type of advice.
Join Cryptos Headlines Community
Follow Cryptos Headlines on Google News
