Summary
TLDR: Complications in Do Kwon’s extradition from Montenegro may cause him to miss the start of his SEC fraud trial next month. Kwon initially requested a trial extension but has now decided against it, even if extradition delays continue. Appeals court in Montenegro reversed decision to extradite Kwon to US, citing procedural errors. Kwon previously faced an extension of detention in a Montenegro jail amid requests for extradition from the US and South Korea. Kwon received a four-month sentence in June 2023 for using a falsified passport.
Key Points
1. Complications in Do Kwon’s extradition from Montenegro could reportedly result in him missing the start of his alleged fraud trial by the SEC next month.
2. Kwon has decided not to seek an adjournment of the trial date even if his extradition faces delays, despite it already being rescheduled once to accommodate the possibility of his return to the United States for in-person attendance.
3. The appeals court in Montenegro reversed the decision to approve Kwon’s extradition to the US, stating that the Higher Court failed to adhere to proper procedures and breached standards.