Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Laboratories and a key figure in the Terra-Luna coin debacle, was recently photographed leaving a Montenegrin court in handcuffs.

A rare video obtained by journalist Isabel Hunter shows Kwon and Terraform CFO Han Chang-joon being handcuffed and escorted separately to a police car.

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This comes just one day after South Korean officials confirmed Kwon’s detention in Montenegro. According to CNN, Interpol confirmed Kwon’s arrest through a fingerprint match.

Following the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin and Luna token last May, Kwon was charged with violating South Korean financial rules. The highly publicized entrepreneur has been on the run since September when a Seoul court issued an arrest order, and Interpol issued him a red alert.

Last May, Luna, and the TerraUSD stablecoin lost their value in a matter of days, wiping out around $40 billion from the crypto market and kicking off the 2022 crypto winter.

Kwon was charged with fraud and violating South Korea’s capital markets law. He has consistently stated on Twitter that he is not “on the run” but has refused to reveal his current location. Kwon was allegedly hiding in Serbia before his detention in Montenegro.

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Exactly one year ago, on March 14, 2022, LUNA was the hottest cryptocurrency in the market, with daily token prices breaking new records. During that time, Terraform Labs founder Kwon Do-Hyung (Do Kwon) made a bet with cryptocurrency influencer Sensei Algod on Twitter, wagering that the price of LUNA would exceed the current price of $88 in a year. The two agreed to put up $1 million each, and another influencer, Cobie, acted as a witness and held the funds in a managed account.

However, just two months later, in May of 2022, Terra’s stablecoin UST collapsed, causing global investors to lose an estimated $40 billion. The Terra ecosystem had provided 20% interest when depositing UST through Anchor Protocol, which had lured in users’ funds. As a result, LUNA’s price plummeted, falling to $0.

Do Kwon, who had made the bet with Algod, collapsed soon after the bet was made, and is now on the red wanted list of the Korean prosecution and indicted by the US. SEC.

The fate of the $2 million that had been put up for the bet remained uncertain for some time. According to Kobe, on April 4, 2022, he transferred the $2 million from Do Kwon and Al-God to FTX. It was not confirmed if Algod had received the money before the FTX bankruptcy.

In a recent tweet, Algod wrote, “A one year anniversary since my $1mn dollar bet with @stablekwon while it’s in hindsight easy to say Luna would collapse as you can see in the comments I was ridiculed as redacted the masses are often wrong, was a great lesson. But the result is as everyone knows.”

This serves as a cautionary tale about the risks involved in investing in cryptocurrencies and the importance of conducting thorough research before making any investments. While the cryptocurrency market has the potential for significant gains, it also carries the risk of significant losses.

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Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon has been charged with eight separate counts, including securities fraud, commodities fraud, and wire fraud by United States prosecutors in New York, according to a March 24 report from Bloomberg.

This news comes just hours after Kwon was reportedly arrested in Montenegro with a companion while trying to fly to Dubai. According to the minister of interior of Montenegro, Kwon was detained at the Podgorica airport with “falsified documents.”

Kwon was charged with conspiracy to defraud and engage in market manipulation. The Southern District of New York claims jurisdiction over Kwon as he made a series of false and misleading statements during a TV interview that was transmitted to the Southern District of New York about the extent to which the Terra blockchain had been adopted by users. While the indictment was signed by United States Attorney Damian Williams, no date is mentioned.

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Kwon is just 32 years old and is a well-known entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency industry. He is the founder of Terraform Labs, a blockchain technology company that has developed several innovative projects in the decentralized finance sector. Kwon’s arrest and indictment have sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, as he was once considered a rising star in the industry.

According to reports, Kwon and his companion Hon Chang Joon were trying to flee to Dubai before they were detained in Montenegro. The minister of interior of Montenegro stated that they are awaiting official confirmation of Kwon’s identity.

The charges against Kwon are serious and carry significant penalties if he is found guilty. Securities fraud, commodities fraud, and wire fraud are all federal crimes that can result in prison time and significant fines. The charges of conspiracy to defraud and engage in market manipulation are also serious, as they suggest that Kwon may have been involved in a larger scheme to deceive investors and manipulate the market.

The arrest and indictment of Do Kwon are just the latest in a series of high-profile cases involving fraud and other criminal activities in the cryptocurrency industry. As the industry continues to grow and attract more investors, regulators and law enforcement agencies are stepping up their efforts to combat fraud and other illegal activities. It remains to be seen how Kwon’s case will play out, but one thing is certain: the cryptocurrency industry is facing increased scrutiny, and those who engage in illegal activities will be held accountable.

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Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been detained in Montenegro for over 30 days after being caught with forged documents at the Podgorica airport while trying to travel to Dubai.

According to authorities, Kwon is suspected of being involved in the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in May 2022, which caused billions of dollars in losses for users.

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Kwon’s legal representative has confirmed that they will be appealing the court’s decision to extend his detention beyond the usual 72 hours for violating the law in Montenegro. The decision was made after authorities assessed that Kwon posed a high risk of fleeing.

The situation has escalated as US prosecutors in New York have also charged Kwon with fraud, as well as eight other charges including commodity fraud, securities fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and market manipulation.

Kwon’s arrest in Montenegro comes after suspicions that he was using fake documents to move between Singapore, Dubai, and Serbia, leading to investigations by Korean authorities. Kwon went on the run after the collapse of Terra’s ecosystem, which has affected tens of billions of dollars in the cryptocurrency market.

The news of Kwon’s arrest and the subsequent charges have caused shockwaves in the cryptocurrency community, as Terraform Labs is a major player in the industry. The situation has also raised questions about the effectiveness of regulations in the cryptocurrency market and the need for stronger measures to prevent fraud.

As the legal battle unfolds, it remains to be seen what the implications of Kwon’s arrest and charges will be for the wider cryptocurrency market and its stakeholders. Nevertheless, this latest development underscores the importance of adhering to strict regulatory frameworks and ethical practices in the cryptocurrency industry.

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South Korean authorities have seized approximately 210 billion won ($160 million) worth of property linked to former Terra employees, mostly in the form of real estate, according to a report from South Korean news outlet KBS on April 3. The amount of compensation collected by the prosecution for the assets of Terraform Labs executives and employees charged with the virtual currency Terra and Luna incidents has now exceeded 200 billion won.

The Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office’s financial and securities crime joint investigation team has collected and preserved 210 billion won in property, primarily in real estate, to recover undue gains from eight people, including Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-seong, the former CEO of Chai Corporation. The preservation of collection is a measure that prevents suspects from arbitrarily disposing of assets suspected of being criminal proceeds during the trial.

An official from the prosecution stated that they are still investigating the property ownership status of the suspects and plan to carry out collection preservation for the confirmed property in the future to recover the proceeds of crime and damages. In November 2022, the prosecution had seized former CEO Shin’s home in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, and so far, collected and preserved about 100 billion won of former CEO Shin’s property.

Prosecutors are currently looking at the amount of undue gains Shin made while operating Terra and Luna at 154.1 billion won and will also track down hidden assets and freeze them. Former CEO Shin is known to have unfairly earned 140 billion won by purchasing Luna inexpensively before it was officially issued and selling it expensively, but the amount of unfair gains has increased by about 10 billion won.

In addition, the prosecution determined that the amount of unfair profits earned by the seven Terra employees, excluding former CEO Shin, amounted to KRW 169 billion, of which KRW 114 billion was collected and preserved. The prosecution also seized the houses and lands of Terraform Labs-affiliated CEO Kim Mo and former Terraform Labs executive A, considered the criminal proceeds of the two to be 79.1 billion won and 40.9 billion won, respectively, and is proceeding with collection and preservation measures.

Representative Shin and others are accused of designing the Terra business, holding virtual currencies issued before and after the business started, and making unfair profits by selling them when the price rises. The authorities are taking strong measures to recover the proceeds of crime and damages and to prevent the suspects from disposing of their assets before the trial.

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Terraform Labs founder and former fugitive Do Kwon is currently facing an uncertain future as he awaits likely indictment for alleged document forgery in a Montenegro jail.

A criminal defense lawyer in the country has informed Protos that Kwon will soon be transferred to a detention area with only 8 square meters, about 10 people, and no beds. The lawyer believes that it will take at least a year to reach an extradition agreement, and the probability of extradition to South Korea is higher.

Montenegro jails and prisons have a reputation for grim conditions of overcrowding and aggressive treatment by staff, as highlighted in a 2020 human rights report by the US Department of State. The lawyer confirmed that “things haven’t changed since the report.” Upon arrest, detainees are held in quarantine for 10 days to ensure they are not suffering from Covid-19.

The rooms during quarantine are reportedly okay, with only one or two people sharing. However, detainees are moved to a general facility after the quarantine period, where the conditions are far worse. Rooms are small, overcrowded, and there are no beds. Detainees are granted a 30-minute “walk around the block” each day and can buy basic goods like cigarettes and coffee from the commissary.

Extradition proceedings have already commenced, as both South Korea and the US have filed their criminal charges against Kwon. However, hopes of a speedy extradition to countries with friendlier prison conditions, such as South Korea or the US, are likely to be dashed.

The criminal defense lawyer told Protos that they think it will be “at least a year” before any extradition agreements can be made. Kwon will first be tried in Montenegrin court for his criminal charges there, which can take around four to five months. If he is found guilty, he may face a prison sentence of six months to five years. Appeals can take at least three to four months, and if an appeal to the higher court fails, Kwon can only appeal to the Supreme Court after serving one year of his sentence.

Kwon denies all charges and has already filed an appeal. However, the appeal is likely to fail, according to the lawyer who spoke to Protos. Kwon will then appeal to the higher court in Montenegro, which can take three to four months. It doesn’t stop the sentencing from being carried out in the meantime. It looks like Kwon will have to get used to the local prison conditions for the foreseeable future.

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Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s legal troubles continue to mount as he was recently arrested in Montenegro. According to reports, Kwon was apprehended by Montenegrin authorities along with another South Korean citizen, Hon Chang Joon.

The two were brought to the Basic State Prosecutor’s Office in Podgorica, Montenegro, on criminal charges for the criminal offense of document forgery under Article 412 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code of Montenegro.

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It was also reported that Kwon and Joon used forged travel documents from Costa Rica when they attempted to board a flight to Dubai on March 23, 2023. Interpol checks established the falsity of the documents during passport control. Moreover, according to the inspection of the Border application, the persons have not registered their entry into Montenegro.

Kwon is also facing legal issues in his home state of South Korea where prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant against him. Kwon is facing a series of fraud charges and breaches of capital markets law. Furthermore, the South Korean foreign ministry has officially canceled Kwon’s passport on October 20, 2022, after he failed to surrender it following an October 6 order.

In addition to his legal woes in South Korea and Montenegro, the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has also filed fraud charges of their own against Kwon. The charges include securities fraud, commodities fraud, and wire fraud. The indictment against Kwon also includes charges of conspiracy to defraud and engage in market manipulation.

The SEC alleges that Kwon made a series of false and misleading statements about the extent to which the Terra blockchain had been adopted by users during a TV interview that was transmitted to, among other places, the Southern District of New York.

The global nature of Kwon’s legal troubles highlights the challenges of regulating the cryptocurrency industry. Kwon’s case underscores the need for stricter regulation and enforcement to prevent fraudulent activities in the emerging industry. It remains to be seen how Kwon’s legal battles will play out and what impact they will have on the cryptocurrency industry as a whole.

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