South Korean crypto boss Do Kwon extradited to US from Montenegro
[South China Morning Post] - 12/31/2024
Kwon, wanted in the US and South Korea for alleged fraud linked to the collapse of his TerraUSD stablecoin, has been extradited from Montenegro to face charges.
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