20-Year-Old Involved in Voice Phishing Crime Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

Damage Exceeds 270 Million Won

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A man in his 20s who was involved in a voice phishing organization as a cash collector and participated in fraudulent activities was sentenced to imprisonment in the first trial.

On the 5th, Judge Lee Seonmal of Criminal Division 9 at the Seoul Western District Court announced that Hwang Mo (20), who was indicted on charges of forgery of official documents and fraud, was sentenced to 2 years in prison.

The judge pointed out, "The defendant played an essential role in the voice phishing fraud, and the nature of the crime is not light, including forging official and private documents," and added, "The amount of damage exceeds 270 million won, and it appears that the defendant participated in the crime with definite intent."

However, the judge explained the sentencing reasons, stating, "Considering that the defendant was a juvenile under the Juvenile Act at the time of the crime, that the defendant repaid part of the damages to some victims and asked for forgiveness, and that there is no prior criminal record other than this crime."

Hwang was indicted for receiving files for the purpose of telephone financial fraud from members of a voice phishing organization via email in March and April of last year, forging official and private documents, and using them.

Subsequently, in April of last year, Hwang is also accused of impersonating employees of the Financial Supervisory Service, banks, and police for a month, deceiving seven victims using forged documents, and receiving or embezzling cash.

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