Top Montenegrin Prosecutor Challenges Extradition Request in Legal Battle with South Korea
Top prosecutor challenges Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea in Montenegro
Montenegro’s highest prosecutor is contesting the decision to extradite Do Kwon to South Korea, arguing that the court exceeded its authority. This complicates the extradition process, as Kwon also faces charges in the United States. The final decision on Kwon’s destination now rests with the Montenegrin Justice Minister.
Former businessman and co-founder of Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, finds himself back in the legal spotlight as Montenegro’s Supreme State Prosecutor questions his extradition to South Korea.
The Supreme State Prosecutor of Montenegro has raised objections to the High Court’s extradition decision, suggesting that it may have gone beyond its jurisdiction. The dispute revolves around whether the court had the power to make such a decision.
The extradition process has revealed procedural errors, according to a report from Montenegro’s Office of the Supreme State Prosecutor. The prosecutor argues that the High Court’s decision on extradition falls under the jurisdiction of the Justice Minister.
Kwon’s legal troubles began in March 2023 when he was arrested in Dubai by Montenegrin authorities for allegedly using counterfeit documents. This arrest followed the collapse of Terraform Labs in May 2022, which resulted in a massive $40 billion loss in the cryptocurrency market.
Now, facing criminal charges in the United States and South Korea, Kwon has been the subject of extradition proceedings in Montenegro since the beginning of his trial. While his associate, Han Chang-joon, has already been extradited to South Korea, Kwon’s fate remains uncertain due to ongoing appeals.
Navigating the extradition process in a complex and high-profile case is no easy task. As Kwon awaits trial in either the United States or his home country, all eyes are on Montenegro’s Ministry of Justice. Will they intervene to address the disputed extradition order? Stay tuned to Coinpedia for the latest updates.
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