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Do Kwon to Face US Trial After Extradition Approval
Montenegro’s Minister of Justice has officially signed a decision to extradite Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the United States. This development comes after a lengthy legal battle between the U.S. and South Korea, both of which had requested Kwon’s extradition.
According to reports, Montenegro rejected South Korea’s competing extradition request, paving the way for Kwon to face trial in the U.S. The U.S. has charged Kwon with multiple counts of fraud related to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem, which resulted in billions of dollars in losses for investors worldwide.
Kwon will now have to face a significant prison sentence if convicted, a prospect that legal experts suggest sends a strong message to those committing financial crimes in the crypto space. This decision is expected to set a standard for how international cases of crypto fraud are handled, reinforcing investor protection and legal accountability in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency space.
The extradition decision marks a major victory for the U.S. authorities, who have been relentless in their pursuit of Kwon. It also raises concerns about the impact this will have on the global crypto community. As the situation continues to unfold, investors and industry experts alike are eagerly awaiting further developments in the case.
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Source: www.cryptonewsz.com
