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Extradition

A prosecutor may be blocking the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon on legal grounds. (CoinDesk TV)
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Regulations
Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Uncertain After Challenge from Top Prosecutor
The Montenegrin High Court’s decision to extradite Kwon to his native South Korea over the U.S. overstepped the limits of its power, according to the supreme state prosecutor.
A prosecutor may be blocking the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon on legal grounds. (CoinDesk TV)
By Cheyenne Ligon
Mar 21, 2024 at 9:54 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2024
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Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV in December. (CoinDesk)
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Do Kwon Appeal of South Korea Extradition Rejected by Montenegro Court
The decision is now final and cannot be appealed by either Kwon or the U.S., the Terra founder's lawyer told CoinDesk.
Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV in December. (CoinDesk)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 20, 2024 at 2:33 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2024
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U.S. Will Appeal Do Kwon's Extradition to South Korea: Justice Department
On Thursday, Kwon's attorney Goran Rodic told CoinDesk via text that a Montenegro court had ruled to extradite him to South Korea.
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By Amitoj Singh
Mar 8, 2024 at 6:43 a.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2024
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Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV in December. (CoinDesk)
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Do Kwon Wins Second Chance to Appeal Extradition From Montenegro
The appeal is a minor victory for Kwon, who initially won an appeal in November only for it to be subsequently overturned.
Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon on CoinDesk TV in December. (CoinDesk)
By Jamie Crawley
Feb 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 8, 2024
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Bitmex
BitMEX’s First Employee Agrees to Be Extradited to US to Face Money Laundering Charges
Gregory Dwyer, BitMEX’s first employee, has consented to be sent to the U.S., pending Bermuda’s approval.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Sep 15, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. UTC
Sep 15, 2021
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Spain
Spanish High Court Authorizes Extradition of John McAfee to the US: Report
The software magnate was arrested in October in Barcelona.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Jun 23, 2021 at 3:35 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2021
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Ponzi schemes
US Justice Department Extradites Alleged Co-Founder of Crypto Ponzi Scheme From Panama
The accused, Gutemberg Dos Santos, has been charged in an indictment and was extradited from Panama on Nov. 25.
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By Jaspreet Kalra
Nov 30, 2020 at 6:03 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2020
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Cybercrime
Alleged 'Dark Overlord' Hacker Gang Member Extradited to US
A British national has been extradited to the U.S. for his alleged participation in “The Dark Overlord” hacking group that stole data from several Missouri companies and deman...
Cryptolocker bitcoin ransomware gang
By Danny Nelson
Dec 20, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2019
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