Financemagnates Hacker Returns $21M in Stolen Bitcoin to South Korean Authorities
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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.
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2025-08-01
Bitcoin stolen via phishing website
2026-02-19
Hacker returns $21 million to South Korean authorities
2026-02-19
Authorities request local exchanges to freeze hacker's wallet
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