Haenam Police Station Awards Bank Employee for Contribution to Voice Phishing Suspect Arrest
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam Police Station (Chief Moon Byung-jo) announced that it awarded letters of appreciation and capture rewards to bank employees Choi and Oh, who contributed to the arrest of voice phishing suspects.
On the 10th, employee Oh overheard a phone conversation of a suspect attempting to transfer money at the ATM in front of KB Kookmin Bank Haenam Branch, after receiving 8 million won in cash from a victim deceived by voice phishing. Suspecting voice phishing, Oh informed teller Choi, who confirmed that the suspect's mobile phone contained names and account numbers of different people. They reported to the police, who arrested the suspect on the spot and recovered the entire 8 million won in damages.
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Moon Byung-jo, Chief of Haenam Police Station, said, “The continuous cooperation system between the police and financial institutions has led to today’s achievement, protecting the valuable property of the people,” and requested financial institution officials to pay close attention when large account transfers or cash withdrawals occur, urging their active cooperation.
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