Update on Do Kwon’s Extradition Battle in South Korea
Former Terraform Labs co-founder, Do Kwon, is currently in the midst of a legal battle regarding his potential extradition to South Korea. The Supreme State Prosecutor of Montenegro is contesting the High Court’s decision, claiming that it may have exceeded its jurisdiction in this matter. This development comes after Do Kwon’s arrest in Montenegro in March 2023 for alleged document forgery during a trip to Dubai, following the collapse of Terraform Labs in May 2022.
Challenged Extradition Decision
- The Supreme State Prosecutor of Montenegro has raised objections to the decision made by the High Court to extradite Do Kwon to South Korea.
- He argues that the High Court may have overstepped its authority in making this decision, as it falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Justice Minister.
- A report from the Office of the Supreme State Prosecutor in Montenegro highlighted procedural errors in the extradition process.
The main argument revolves around the question of jurisdiction, with the Supreme State Prosecutor contending that the High Court did not have the authority to make a decision on extradition without the involvement of the Justice Minister. This legal dispute arises from Do Kwon’s arrest in Montenegro earlier this year and the subsequent fallout from Terraform Labs’ collapse.
Despite facing criminal charges in multiple countries, including the United States and South Korea, Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea remains uncertain. While his associate, Han Chang-joon, has already been extradited, Do Kwon’s fate hangs in the balance as the legal battle continues.
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