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Montenegro Appeals Release of Do Kwon and Han Chong-joon; Bail Revoked

by Dan K
May 24, 2023 - 9:35 pm
in Regulation

Table of Contents

    • Bail Revoked for Crypto Executives Do Kwon and Han Chong-joon in Montenegro
  • Unsuccessful Bid to Flee Montenegro
  • Bail Reconsideration Following Prosecutor’s Appeal
  • South Korea and United States Seek Extradition
  • Multiple Legal Actions Against Kwon
  • Imprisonment and Extradition Possibilities
  • Elusive Life after Terra’s Collapse

Bail Revoked for Crypto Executives Do Kwon and Han Chong-joon in Montenegro

Unsuccessful Bid to Flee Montenegro

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon and former chief financial officer Han Chong-joon find themselves back behind bars in Montenegro, despite previous bail arrangements. The duo, previously living in Serbia, was caught attempting to exit Montenegro using falsified documents.

Bail Reconsideration Following Prosecutor’s Appeal

Kwon and Chong-joon had initially been granted a release to house arrest by the Basic Court in Montenegro’s capital Podgorica on May 12, on a bail amounting to 400,000 euros ($435,000) each. Their defense team proposed the bail terms. However, prosecutors appealed the decision, leading the Basic Court to reconsider their bail.

South Korea and United States Seek Extradition

South Korean and U.S. authorities have expressed interest in Kwon’s extradition. The crypto executive also faces charges in Singapore. U.S. prosecutors have levelled eight charges against Kwon, including commodities fraud, securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to defraud and engage in market manipulation.

Multiple Legal Actions Against Kwon

In addition to criminal charges, Kwon is also on the receiving end of several lawsuits. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had filed a lawsuit against him even before his arrest. Moreover, a class-action suit has been filed in California.

Imprisonment and Extradition Possibilities

Kwon could face up to 40 years of imprisonment in South Korea and an additional five years in Montenegro. The Montenegrin trial is set for June 16. While Montenegro has an extradition treaty with the U.S., it doesn’t share such agreements with South Korea or Singapore.

Elusive Life after Terra’s Collapse

Kwon has maintained a low but existent profile since the downfall of the Terra ecosystem in May 2022. Despite an Interpol Red Notice issued against him, Kwon continued to deny he was in hiding and stayed active on social media. It later emerged that Kwon and Chong-joon were residing in Serbia. Interestingly, Kwon had established a consulting company in Serbia after the issuance of the Red Notice.

Tags: RegulationSECSouthKoreaTerra
Dan K

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Dan K, the chief editor, is a visionary wordsmith, shaping narratives with finesse. His discerning eye for detail creates literary masterpieces.

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