Terraform Labs Former CFO Extradited to South Korea
Han Chang-joon, former CFO of Terraform Labs, has been extradited from Montenegro to South Korea to face multiple fraud charges.
- Han Chang-joon was extradited following the completion of his four-month prison sentence in Montenegro for attempting to travel using forged documents.
- He faces charges in South Korea related to fraud in financial investment services, investments, and the capital market, with a potential life sentence.
- The extradition was carried out at the request of South Korea, following a decision by Montenegro's Ministry of Justice.
- Do Kwon, Terraform Labs co-founder, remains in custody in Montenegro, with his extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea still pending.
- The charges against Han and Kwon relate to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in May 2022, which led to significant losses in the crypto market.