Do Kwon's Extradition to South Korea Delayed by Montenegrin Supreme Court 🇲🇪

Legal Delay in Extradition Process of Do Kwon

A recent report by Vijesti has revealed that the Montenegrin Supreme Court has decided to delay the extradition of Do Kwon to South Korea. This delay comes after the Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office filed a request for the protection of legality, suggesting a postponement in executing the decisions made by the High Court in Podgorica and the Court of Appeal.

Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office Requests Review

The Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office made the request to review whether the extradition conditions to South Korea were legally compliant. This decision was reached during a council meeting and outlined a postponement in the execution of the High Court in Podgorica and the Court of Appeal of Montenegro’s decisions.

The VDT’s request aimed to ensure legal compliance in the extradition process.
The court’s statement announced the postponement based on the request by the Prosecutor’s Office.
This decision followed the Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the extradition approval.

Do Kwon’s Defense Attorney on Postponement Decision

Goran Radić, Do Kwon’s defense attorney, expressed that a revision of a final decision favoring the defendant should not be possible unless there is an abuse of position. Radić highlighted the importance of maintaining legal integrity and suggested that discussions on the matter can be held within the Supreme Court through regular procedures.

Radić emphasized that legal delays should not compromise the integrity of final verdicts.
The decision to delay Kwon’s extradition to South Korea also involved rejecting an appeal to extradite him to the U.S.
Kwon faced charges in both countries following a financial collapse.

Hot Take: Impact of Legal Challenges on Extradition

The legal delays in the extradition process of Do Kwon shed light on the complexities involved in international legal proceedings. It is crucial to ensure that legal standards are met to safeguard the rights of individuals involved in extradition cases. The recent developments in Montenegro regarding Kwon’s extradition underscore the importance of legal review and compliance in such processes.