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Hacker Changes Heart, Returns $21M Bitcoin to South Korean Prosecutors, Hunt Continues

Financemagnates • February 19, 2026

Authorities requested local exchanges to freeze the hacker's wallet to prevent liquidation. · Crypto theft totaled $3.4 billion in 2025, with North ...

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Hacker Returns $21M in Stolen Bitcoin to South Korean Authorities A hacker has returned $21 million worth of bitcoin to South Korean prosecutors after stealing it in August 2025. The theft was linked to a phishing website accessed by investigators, leading to the loss of the funds. Authorities are now working to freeze the hacker's wallet to prevent any liquidation of the remaining assets. 11 sources 31

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