Two South Korean Police Officers Indicted in $186 Million Crypto-Laundering Scheme

Two South Korean Police Officers Indicted in $186 Million Crypto-Laundering Scheme

First seen 29 Nov 2025, 11:35 UTC Decrypt.CoBitget 20.3

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Two South Korean police officers have been indicted for accepting bribes from illegal crypto exchange operators involved in a $186 million money-laundering operation linked to voice-phishing scams. Superintendent 'F' allegedly received $59,000 from the operators, while Officer 'G' accepted $7,500 in cash and luxury goods. Both officers have been removed from their positions as the investigation continues.