A cybercrime group pretending to be a well-known analyst tricked a victim into handing over 12,000,000 South Korean won by posing as an investment opportunity. The gang, seeking to obtain withdrawal charges, sent a money courier to the designated spot once they received a picture of the victim’s cash stack. But instead of the cash, the courier found the police waiting at the location.
On the 22nd, Judge Park Jiwon from the Criminal Division 1 of the Seoul Western District Court conducted the initial trial for Mr. A, a citizen of Kazakhstan, who has been charged and held in custody for alleged violations of the Act on the Prevention of Financial Fraud via Telecommunications.
Mr. A is being charged with trying to steal around 19,900,000 South Korean won from Mr. B on the 5th of last month, using the excuse of withdrawal fees for investment profits. Previously, Mr. B had been tricked by an investment “leading room” group that pretended to be a well-known analyst, causing him to download a fake stock app and send about 12,000,000 South Korean won as investment money. The app showed false screens indicating real investment returns, which were actually controlled.
When Mr. B tried to collect his earnings, the company asked for cash in advance for charges. Doubtful, Mr. B sent a photo of a fabricated cash package created by AI to trick the group. Mr. A, who showed up at the meeting spot, was taken into custody by secret police.
Mr. A’s team said, “We had no knowledge of the full situation and were misled by the main perpetrator. We accept all faults and are truly sorry. We request a more compassionate approach.” The prosecution stated, “The crime involved participation in phone scams, which is serious,” and requested a three-year prison term.
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