Do Kwon Heading to the U.S.

Montenegro’s justice minister has signed off on sending Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the U.S. This came after the country’s top court shut down his appeal.

South Korea Misses Out

Both the U.S. and South Korea wanted Kwon, but Montenegro chose the U.S., saying their case was stronger.

A Legal Rollercoaster

Kwon’s legal journey has been chaotic. Arrested in June 2023 for using a fake passport, he’s been caught in a tug-of-war between two countries.

Here’s the timeline:

2023: A court approved extradition but left the decision to the justice minister.

2024: Multiple appeals and rulings bounced the case between courts.

October 2024: The minister finally decided on the U.S., rejecting South Korea.

The End of the Road

After years of back-and-forth, Kwon’s appeal was denied, clearing the way for his extradition to the U.S.