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Do Kwon Tweets "Not on the Run", Willing to Disclose Location
Terraform Labs' founder claimed that he is not on the run but in "full cooperation" with government agencies interested in communicating.
Jump Crypto Enters Confidential Phase in SEC vs. Terraform Labs Case
Jump Crypto has been granted access to confidential documents in the SEC vs. Terraform Labs case, allegedly implicating them in the TerraUSD devaluation and Terra's collapse.
Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon Appeals Extended Detention
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon will appeal the Montenegrin court’s decision to extend his detention time for up to 30 days. Kwon was caught using fake documents at the airport and was detained due to the high possibility of escape.
Singapore authorities investigate Terraform Labs
Singaporean police have launched an investigation into Terraform Labs, the company co-founded by Do Kwon, who was accused of fraud by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last month. The SEC has alleged that Kwon laundered over $100m worth of bitcoin, which he had removed from the Terra platform, and converted to fiat.
SEC Agrees to Delay Terraform Labs Trial, Awaiting Do Kwon's Extradition
The SEC has postponed the trial of Terraform Labs and Do Kwon, pending Kwon's extradition to the US, for a $40 billion cryptocurrency fraud.
MAS Insists Terra, 3AC Unlicensed to Operate in Singapore
Ravi Menon, the managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, indicated that crypto entities like Terraform Labs, the Luna Foundation Guard and Three Arrows Capital are unlicensed by MAS in Singapore.
SEC Brands Terraform Labs a "House of Cards" as Civil Trial Commences
SEC accuses Terraform Labs of constructing a fraudulent empire, with the civil trial beginning over a year after the lawsuit was filed.
Terraform Labs Co-Founder Argues Against SEC Lawsuit
Terraform Labs co-founder, Do Kwon's lawyers have argued in court against the SEC's lawsuit for illegally offering unregistered securities. The lawyers claim the SEC's acquisitions are unfounded and that the stablecoin in question is a currency, not a security. Additionally, Kwon's arrest and subsequent extradition remain uncertain.
South Korean prosecutors trace millions in illicit funds tied to Terra co-founder
South Korean prosecutors have identified $314.2 million in illicit assets linked to Do Kwon and Terraform Labs. Kwon reportedly converted most of the funds into Bitcoin using overseas exchanges, making it difficult for the authorities to recover the assets. Terra experienced a $40 billion collapse in May 2022 due to fraud, with Kwon at the epicenter. Kwon was recently caught by authorities in Montenegro after evading arrest for nearly a year.
More Troubles for Do Kwon as S. Korea Levies $78M Tax Evasion Fine
Terraform Labs is currently being charged with tax evasion fraud by the South Korean National Tax Service, a move that complicates matters for the startup that is trying to salvage its collapsed ecosystem
South Korean Court Denies Arrest Warrant for Terraform Labs Co-Founder
A South Korean court denied a request for an arrest warrant for Terraform Labs co-founder, Shin Hyun-Seong, citing unconfirmed allegations and the unlikelihood of Shin being a flight risk. Shin currently faces multiple fraud charges and is accused of hiding risks associated with investing in Terraform Labs' in-house tokens. The recent arrest of Terraform Labs' other co-founder, Do Kwon, has led to extradition requests from both the United States and South Korea.
South Korean Prosecutors Arrest Key Do Kwon's Aid
South Korean prosecutors in charge of the Terraform Labs case have arrested a major employee of the embattled blockchain startup named ‘Yoo’.