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Investment Scam Ringleader Repatriated to South Korea Amidst Global Crackdown on Financial Fraud

Global Economic Times Reporter / Updated : 2025-06-29 08:51:01
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Seoul, South Korea – A 26-year-old South Korean national, identified only as Mr. A, the alleged mastermind behind a massive investment coaching scam that defrauded 199 victims of approximately 11.1 billion Korean Won (approximately 8 million USD), was forcibly repatriated from the Philippines on June 28. His apprehension and return underscore the escalating efforts by international law enforcement to combat sophisticated online financial crimes.

Mr. A operated deceptive "investment coaching" chat rooms, impersonating financial experts to entice victims into bogus schemes involving virtual assets and unlisted stocks. This modus operandi is characteristic of a prevalent global trend where fraudsters exploit public interest in burgeoning investment opportunities, particularly in the volatile cryptocurrency market. Scammers frequently lure victims with promises of guaranteed, unrealistically high returns, pressuring them to invest quickly without proper due diligence. Many victims, lacking in-depth knowledge of digital assets, become reliant on the scammer's fabricated expertise.

Adding a theatrical touch to his illicit enterprise, Mr. A assigned aliases from the popular drama 'Money Heist,' such as 'Professor,' 'Berlin,' and 'Rio,' to his 31 accomplices operating both domestically and internationally.

The National Police Agency initiated an intensive pursuit in August 2023, issuing an Interpol red notice and forming a specialized joint operation team with Philippine authorities. This collaborative effort culminated in a decisive raid in November last year on Mr. A's hideout, where approximately 10 police officers arrested him and five other syndicate members after 24-hour surveillance.

This case highlights the borderless nature of modern financial fraud, necessitating robust international cooperation. Organizations like Interpol have launched initiatives such as the "HAECHI" operations, specifically targeting cyber-enabled financial crimes including investment fraud across Asia. These operations have resulted in significant arrests and the interception of vast sums of illicit funds, demonstrating a coordinated global response against criminal networks often operating from Southeast Asia. Two of Mr. A's arrested associates were repatriated earlier in February and March, while two others remain in Philippine immigration custody awaiting deportation, signaling continued vigilance by authorities to dismantle these intricate fraud schemes.

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