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South Korean Prosecutors Uncover Alleged $314 Million Criminal Proceeds Tied to Terraform Labs Co-Founders
7.4.2023
According to a report by South Korean news publication KBS, Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has converted a “large part” of his assets into bitcoin. Prosecutors in South Korea believe that Kwon’s purported bitcoin stash was transferred to an international exchange....
Do Kwon's Millions Are Not in South Korea, Prosecutors Say: Report
7.4.2023
South Korea requested the extradition of the Terraform Labs CEO after his recent arrest in Montenegro
Do Kwon converted stolen funds from Luna to Bitcoin: S.Korean prosecutors
7.4.2023
South Korean prosecutors have reached out to Binance to request a halt on any withdrawal linked to Do Kwon
Seoul Takes Control Over $160 Million in Assets of Former Terraform Employees, Founder
5.4.2023
Authorities in South Korea have reportedly seized assets worth billions of won belonging to former representatives of Terraform Labs. The measure should prevent suspects in the case with the failed blockchain firm from selling property that may have been obtained with criminal proceeds. South...
Shappela Set, CZ Accused, SBF Legaled, Do Kwon Wronged, King Kidnapped and 20 Crypto Jokes
1.4.2023
This week in crypto, Bitcoin was set to close out its best quarter in exactly two years, Ethereum core developers announced the date for the long-awaited Shapella upgrade launch, Galaxy Digital lost a whopping $1 billion on its investment last year due to “depressed market conditions,” and Coinbase...
Terra co-founder Daniel Shin’s arrest denied by court, citing low flight risk
1.4.2023
Shin currently faces multiple fraud charges, specifically concerning allegedly hiding risks associated with investing in the in-house tokens by Terraform Labs
South Korean Court Denies Arrest Warrant for Terraform Co-Founder Daniel Shin
1.4.2023
A court in South Korea has again denied the arrest warrant for Daniel Shin, a co-founder of Terraform Labs who is being investigated for fraud. Shin has been accused of illegally profiting from the sale of over $100 million worth of the luna cryptocurrency before it collapsed. Seoul Court Leaves...
Terra’s branding at MLB opener draws attention from spectators
1.4.2023
An attendee shared an image of a Terra banner at Washington National Park with the slogan "a decentralized economy needs decentralized money."
Terra co-founder Do Kwon's jail time in Montenegro will be harsh: Report
30.3.2023
Now in custody in Montenegro, Do Kwon could be facing "at least a year" behind bars as the country considers extradition requests, according to one criminal defense lawyer
US or South Korea: Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Extradition Fate to Be Decided by Judge
30.3.2023
A judge will decide whether Do Kwon will be extradited to the United States or South Korea, Montenegro’s justice minister, Marko Kovac, reportedly said.
“Consideration will be given to the gravity of crimes, location of committed offenses, sequence of requests, as well as citizenship” of...
Do Kwon to Stand Trial in Montenegro, May Serve Time Before Extradition
30.3.2023
Before extradition, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon will first have to stand trial in Montenegro for traveling on a fake passport, according to his lawyer in the country. The fugitive crypto entrepreneur may also have to serve time in prison before he is extradited from the Balkan nation,...
The Questions That Linger After Do Kwon’s Arrest
29.3.2023
CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris suggests that the Terra founder's attempts to avoid prosecution may have added to his troubles
US and South Korea request extradition of Terra co-founder Do Kwon
29.3.2023
Do Kwon may have to serve time in Montenegro if convicted of charges related to forged identification documents before any extradition to the U.S. or South Korea is granted
Do Kwon Extradition Sought by U.S., South Korea, Montenegro Justice Minister Says
29.3.2023
Marko Kovac said the Terraform Lab founder's extradition proceedings would follow a criminal case for ID document forgery
Report: Do Kwon Successfully Formed a Company in Serbia Weeks After Interpol Issued Red Notice
29.3.2023
According to a report, the recently arrested Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon was able to register a company in Serbia just a few weeks after Interpol issued a Red Notice for him. Lawyers that helped Kwon form a company in Serbia reportedly said they were not aware of Interpol’s Red Notice...
Do Kwon’s Extradition Likely to Take Time, Montenegrin Prosecutor Says
28.3.2023
A prosecutor investigating Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon for alleged passport forgery in Montenegro has indicated that he will not be extradited soon. The law enforcement official told South Korean media that Montenegrin authorities intend to indict Kwon within a month, ruling out the possibility...
Do Kwon registered a company in Serbia for $1 amid Interpol red notice: Report
28.3.2023
The Terraform Labs executive reportedly established a company called “Codokoj22 d.o.o. Beograd” in Serbia, with its main business activity listed as consultancy services
Do Kwon Says His ‘Rights Are Being Violated’ – But He Could Be Saved by a Legal Twist
27.3.2023
The Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon has complained that his “rights” are being “violated.” And legal experts warn that it could be “years” before his case is heard if he is extradited to face charges in his native South Korea....
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Terraform Labs co-founder on S.Korea crosshair following Do Kwon arrest
27.3.2023
Authorities have previously alleged that Shin earned roughly $105 million in profits from illegal sales of LUNA tokens before Terra’s collapse
Report: Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Plans to Appeal Detention Extension After Arrest in Montenegro
26.3.2023
According to the Montenegro-based newspaper Vijesti, Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, also known as Kwon Do-hyung, is appealing the detention extension ordered by a Montenegrin court. Kwon was arrested on March 23, 2023, after being caught at Podgorica Airport in Montenegro while...