Montenegro High Court Approves Kwon’s Extradition: Final Decision Rests with Minister of Justice 25 November 2023

The High Court of Podgorica has paved the way for the extradition of Kwon, with the legal prerequisites determined and officially announced on the court’s website. Approval for Kwon’s extradition to either the United States or South Korea has been granted, with the ultimate decision resting in the hands of Montenegro’s minister of justice, according to an official statement released on November 24.Following a four-month jail sentence handed down by a Montenegro court in June 2023, Kwon faced charges related to using a forged Costa Rican passport in an attempt to flee to Dubai via a private jet. The recent decision by the High Court sets the stage for his potential extradition, leaving the final determination in the hands of Montenegro’s minister of justice. (Source: Coin Telegraph)