Do Kwon Opposes SEC Extradition Request: A Legal Battle Unfolds
The legal saga surrounding Do Kwon, disgraced Terra founder, continues as he actively opposes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s extradition request. Currently detained in Montenegro, Kwon and his legal team are engaged in a multi-faceted battle against the SEC, seeking to avoid extradition to the United States.
Kwon's Legal Team Fights Back
Legal counsel representing Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has petitioned a federal court to dismiss the United States (US) Securities and Exchange Commission's case. Further, Disgraced Terra founder Do Kwon has asked a US court to delay his trial against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) so that he can attend, as extradition proceedings continue. The lawyers representing Terraform Labs and its CEO Do Kwon in the ongoing court case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have pushed against an extradition.
SEC's Pursuit of Kwon
Do Kwon, the founder of Terra Labs, is embroiled in a battle against the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is making concerted efforts to extradite him to the United States. Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has asked a federal court to reject the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission's request to question him in the U.S. about the collapse of TerraUSD (UST) and Luna (LUNA).
Key Developments and Dates
Recent reports, including information from September 27th and 28th, 2025, highlight Kwon's active opposition. Terra Labs founder Do Kwon asks a US federal court to reject the SEC’s request for extradition to bring him back to the US for testimony. The SEC is requesting to question him about the events leading to the Terra ecosystem's collapse. The legal defense team representing Terraform Labs co-founder and former chief Do Hyeong Kwon has asked a U.S. court to push back the Securities and Exchange proceedings. Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has opposed the U.S. SEC's extradition request due to his detention in Montenegro.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing legal maneuvers and potential delays. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.