Police Crack Down on Nightclub Violating Business Hours... Arrest Wanted Voice Phishing Suspect During Raid

Photo by Seoul Suseo Police Station

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A nightlife establishment violating operating hour restrictions was caught by the police. During the crackdown, a wanted person suspected of involvement in a voice phishing organization was also apprehended.

According to the police on the 5th, the Suseo Police Station in Seoul booked a total of 26 people, including the business owner, 14 employees, and 11 customers, on charges such as violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.

According to the police, the nightlife establishment located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, was caught operating at around 10:30 PM the previous day. The police confirmed that all building entrances were locked, an employee was watching outside, and a heater connected to the basement was operating. Afterwards, with the cooperation of the fire department, the police forcibly opened the entrance door and uncovered the illegal operation.

During this process, employees and customers tried to escape through other exits but were all caught. Some customers denied the allegations, claiming that the business owner detained them, saying the police had come for a crackdown, which caused the delay.

Among the customers caught on site was a wanted person A (38), who had been on the run for about two years with two arrest warrants issued for charges including involvement in a voice phishing organization. He was caught hiding under the kitchen dishwasher in the establishment.

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