Key Takeaways
- Montenegrin prosecutors have contested the decision to extradite Do Kwon to South Korea, bringing the matter before the Supreme Court of Montenegro.
- The challenge arises from a procedural violation claim by the prosecutors, stating that the appellate court overstepped its authority.
- The case emphasizes the complexities of international extradition law amid Kwon's legal proceedings.
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon's potential extradition to South Korea is in question.
On March 21, Montenegrin prosecutors announced a formal request to the Supreme Court for protection of legality, challenging the appellate court's decision regarding the extradition.
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Montenegrin courts have been deliberating on whether to extradite Kwon to South Korea or the United States, both of which seek his custody over alleged criminal activities linked to the collapse of Terraform Labs.
Following a recent decision favoring his extradition to South Korea, prosecutors have suggested that the Supreme Court might overturn this outcome.
The prosecutors argue that the appellate court improperly rejected an appeal from Kwon's defense team, asserting that only the Supreme Court has the jurisdiction to make a final legal ruling in this case.
The prosecutors' statement highlighted a significant procedural misstep. They accused the court of opting for an abbreviated process instead of regular proceedings and taking the Justice Minister's exclusive authority to decide on extradition matters.
These legal proceedings in Montenegro started in 2023, when Kwon was arrested in March 2023 for using fake travel documents.
This request not only prolongs Kwon's legal battle but also underscores the complex international legal dynamics at play.
