Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced for Passport Forgery Amid Global Fraud Allegations

In a development that underscores the precarious regulatory environment surrounding the crypto industry, Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to jail in Montenegro for forging official documents. Kwon and former Terraform Labs finance officer, Han Chang-Joon, were apprehended as they attempted to board a flight to Dubai. Both individuals face charges of passport forgery.

Kwon, a significant figure in the world of cryptocurrency, has been at the helm of multibillion-dollar innovations in the industry, and apparently scams as well. However, he’s currently embroiled in serious legal troubles, wanted by the U.S. and South Korean authorities on allegations of fraud associated with the collapse of Terra last May. This incident led to over $60 billion in losses and triggered investigations into Kwon’s activities.

Despite Kwon’s argument that he believed the Costa Rican passport to be a legitimate “golden passport” — a fast-track citizenship provision available to wealthy applicants — the court dismissed this claim and imposed prison sentences.

In an interaction with Bloomberg, Dan Sunghan, a senior South Korean prosecutor, noted that South Korea had conducted most of the foundational investigation into the collapse of the Terra ecosystem and had amassed more evidence on the matter than U.S. authorities. Sunghan suggested that prosecuting Kwon in South Korea would be the most efficient way to seek justice. He further hinted that Kwon could face multiple jail sentences in different countries, in addition to the recent Montenegro court ruling.

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