"2 Million Masks Supplied"... Marketing Company CEO Who Embezzled 300 Million Won Sent to Prosecution in Custody

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] The head of a marketing company who received over 300 million won under the pretense of supplying masks in bulk and used the money for living expenses has been handed over to the prosecution.

On the 29th, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul announced that they had sent A (53), suspected of fraud and other charges, to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment.

A is accused of approaching victims in March, claiming to have signed a contract with a mask factory, collecting 300 million won on the condition of supplying 2 million masks, but failing to deliver the masks.

In fact, A had never signed a contract with any mask factory, and the money was found to have been used for living expenses and debt repayment. After the complaint was filed, he went into hiding, and the police tracked him for about a month before arresting him on the 21st of this month.

A police official stated, "We are investigating whether there are additional victims," adding, "Since mask fraud cases threaten public livelihood, we will respond strictly."

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