Poland arrests ex-CEO of Russian crypto exchange WEX for US extradition: Report

December 9, 2024 Coin Telegraph

The former crypto executive was previously arrested in Poland in 2021 over related matters but was released after 40 days.

Polish authorities have reportedly arrested the former chief of the Russia-based crypto exchange WEX in Warsaw following an extradition request from the United States Department of Justice.

The man, who was identified only as Dmitry V. due to local laws, is suspected of engaging in fraud and money laundering while managing WEX — the successor to BTC-e — Russia’s largest crypto exchange before it collapsed in 2018, Reuters and Polish outlet Rzeczpospolita reported on Dec. 6.

“The man is in custody awaiting the completion of the entire procedure in connection with his extradition,” a Polish police spokesperson told Reuters.

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Montenegro halts Do Kwon’s extradition again ahead of appeal ruling

October 18, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Do Kwon’s extradition has been delayed again, to the surprise of the Justice Ministry.

The Constitutional Court of Montenegro suspended the extradition of former Terraform Labs founder and CEO Do Kwon on Oct. 18, according to local press reports. A day earlier, the Montenegrin Justice Ministry had said a decision on Kwon’s extradition had been made and it promised to make the decision public on Oct. 20.

The decision on Kwon’s extradition, including Kwon’s destination, was entrusted to the Justice Ministry by the Supreme Court in September. Both the United States and South Korea have requested his extradition.

The Constitutional Court had not informed the ministry of the suspension of that judgment until the last minute, the ministry said, adding:

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Petition Calls for Roger Ver’s Immediate Release and Pardon

October 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A petition initiated by freedom advocate Aaron Day, calling for the release and pardon of Roger Ver, has gathered 245 signatures out of a goal of 500. Ver, the founder of Bitcoin.com, is facing extradition to the U.S. on charges of tax evasion. Petition Presses for the Release of Roger Ver as U.S. Pursues Extradition […]

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Thailand Extradites Malaysian Businessman to China Over $14 Billion Cryptocurrency Scam

August 27, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Thailand Extradites Malaysian Businessman to China Over Billion Cryptocurrency Scam

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Thailand has extradited Malaysian businessman Tedy Teow, also known as Zhang Yufa, to China over a massive cryptocurrency scam amounting to more than 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion). This marks the first extradition under the Thailand-China treaty since 1999. Teow, the founder of MBI Group, is accused of running a pyramid scheme that defrauded over […]

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Russian Cybercriminal Extradited to US in Crypto Crime Case

August 26, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A Russian cybercriminal, Deniss Zolotarjovs, has been charged in the U.S. with crimes related to his involvement in a cybercrime organization known for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency. The 33-year-old Moscow resident was indicted in Cincinnati, Ohio, on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, wire fraud, and Hobbs Act extortion. Arrested in Georgia in […]

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Montenegrin court delays Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea

August 8, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The Terraform Labs co-founder has been in Montenegro since his arrest in 2023, potentially facing extradition to either his native South Korea or the United States.

Montenegro’s Supreme Court has reportedly postponed Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s extradition after upholding a ruling suggesting he would be removed to South Korea.

According to an Aug. 8 report from Montenegrin news outlet Vijesti, the country’s Supreme Court granted prosecutors’ request to delay Kwon’s extradition to South Korea until the court could rule on a matter concerning the protection of legality. Prosecutors filed the motion on Aug. 2 after an appellate court upheld a previous ruling allowing the Terraform co-founder’s extradition.

After Terra collapsed in 2022, Kwon’s whereabouts were largely unknown, though he remained active on social media. Montenegrin authorities arrested him in March 2023 for using falsified travel documents while attempting to leave the country.

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Montenegrin Court Upholds Extradition of Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon to South Korea

August 2, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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In a significant legal development, a Montenegrin appeals court has upheld the decision to extradite Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon, who has been in custody in Montenegro since March 2023 for attempting to travel with a fake passport, faces criminal charges in South Korea related to the $40 billion collapse […]

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Montenegro Court Blocks Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea

May 24, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A Montenegro appeals court has reversed an order to extradite Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Kwon is wanted for his alleged role in the company’s collapse, which caused a $40 billion loss and impacted global crypto markets. Both South Korea and the U.S. have sought his extradition on fraud […]

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Ex-Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s Extradition Case Reset

April 5, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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In the latest Montenegro Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office’s announcement, the legal proceedings concerning the extradition of Terraform Labs’ former CEO, Do Kwon, will revert to the first trial court. On April 3, 2024, a confidential meeting and vote resulted in the annulment of earlier judgments made by both the Podgorica Higher Court and the Court […]

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Do Kwon Out of Jail, Under House Arrest Pending Extradition Decision

March 24, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Multiple sources have reported that Do Kwon, the ex-chief executive officer of Terraform Labs, was set free from jail on Saturday while the high court in Montenegro decides on two separate extradition requests submitted by South Korea and the United States. Terraform Labs’ Former CEO Do Kwon Freed According to various sources, Do Kwon has […]

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