• The SEC is requesting the return of about $4.7B, along with $520 million in civil penalties.
• The regulatory agency is considering imposing a “conduct-based injunction” on the company.

In light of a recent civil case ruling, Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Ingabe Kwon, are facing the prospect of heavy financial penalties from the U.S SEC.

A filing made on April 19 in the U.S. District Court of New York in the Southern District of New York states that the SEC is requesting the return of about $4.7 billion in the form of disgorgement and prejudgment interest, along with $520 million in civil penalties.

On the other hand, Terraform and Kwon disagreed on the best way to implement the fines. Kwon vehemently disagreed with the crypto firm’s proposed $3.5 million maximum civil penalty and pushed for a far lesser sum of $800,000.

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In addition to the pecuniary judgment, the SEC also suggested that Kwon be removed from his position as a director or officer of a securities issuer and that all assets and bank accounts be made public. In order to prevent Terraform from engaging in similar wrongdoing in the future, the SEC is considering imposing a “conduct-based injunction” on the company.

According to the SEC’s statement, the defendants showed no regret for their conduct and may commit similar crimes in the future. A court must first approve the civil judgment and specified remedies. In a recent development, a jury convicted Terraform and Kwon guilty of investment fraud in relation to representations made about the offer and sale of I-TerraUSD (UST), Luna, and wLUNA on April 5. I-Terraform was “carefully weighing [its] options and next steps,” according to a prior statement from a company representative.

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