Do Kwon Could Face Jail in South Korea and US, Prosecutor Says

June 8, 2023, 1:03 AM UTC

The disgraced former crypto titan Do Kwon may spend most of his life behind bars, first in his native South Korea and then in the US, according to a scenario laid out by a senior prosecutor in the Asian nation.

Both countries are seeking Kwon’s extradition on charges linked to the collapse of digital tokens he created, an implosion that blew up at least $40 billion. The 31-year-old was arrested in Montenegro in March, ending a spell as a fugitive.

It’s possible for a person to be tried and sentenced in both jurisdictions on distinct charges, starting with South Korea, ...

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