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Seoul Police Bust International Hacker Group Involved in Crypto Money Laundering, Approximately $30 Million Involved

Summary: According to reports, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has dismantled an international hacker group after a two-year investigation, identifying 258 victims including corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals. The case involves approximately 39 billion Korean won (around $30 million). With the help of Chainalysis Reactor to track the flow of funds on the blockchain and international ...

According to reports, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has dismantled an international hacker group after a two-year investigation, identifying 258 victims including corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals. The case involves approximately 39 billion Korean won (around $30 million). With the help of Chainalysis Reactor to track the flow of funds on the blockchain and international cooperation, the main suspect was arrested in Thailand and extradited back to South Korea 106 days later. Approximately 14 billion Korean won has been recovered. The group is accused of illegally opening mobile phone accounts, impersonating personnel from institutions, and using other methods to infiltrate and transfer funds.

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