Recently, a notable case occurred in Seoul, South Korea. A 60-year-old man was arrested by the police on suspicion of a large-scale Crypto Assets fraud. What makes this case particularly interesting is that the suspect was discovered due to a seemingly trivial action.



According to reports, the man was noticed by the police when he casually discarded a cigarette on the street. When the police approached to question him, he even attempted to evade further investigation by bribing them, which raised the police's alertness.

The subsequent investigation revealed an astonishing fact: the man is suspected of carrying out a large-scale Crypto Assets fraud case between 2018 and 2019. Reportedly, the case involves an amount as high as 17.7 billion Korean Won, approximately 12.6 million USD, with as many as 1,300 victims.

This case highlights the risks and regulatory challenges present in the Crypto Assets field once again. It not only exposes how some criminals exploit emerging technologies for criminal activities but also reflects the difficulties faced by law enforcement in combating such crimes.

At the same time, this case also reminds us that even the most astute criminals can expose themselves due to a small detail. This will undoubtedly serve as a wake-up call for those attempting to engage in illegal activities through Crypto Assets.

As the influence of Crypto Assets continues to expand globally, achieving a balance between encouraging innovation and protecting investors' interests has become an important issue faced by governments and regulatory agencies. The successful resolution of this case may drive South Korea and other countries to further improve relevant laws and regulations, strengthening the supervision of the Crypto Assets market.
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RunWithRugsvip
· 8h ago
Koreans are also involved in scams, huh?
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SnapshotLaborervip
· 20h ago
At 60 years old, still playing with coins, quite bold.
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just_another_walletvip
· 08-23 02:50
The ability to scam is still stronger than the ability to be lazy.
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GateUser-aa7df71evip
· 08-23 02:50
Another wave of suckers opportunity has arrived.
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RugDocScientistvip
· 08-23 02:49
Smoking without money and still wanting to commit fraud.
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GasFeeCriervip
· 08-23 02:41
Who says Koreans don't lose money?
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CryptoDouble-O-Sevenvip
· 08-23 02:28
Huh? Did throwing a cigarette butt expose you?
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CryptoSurvivorvip
· 08-23 02:24
Throwing away a cigarette butt also requires Blockchain?
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