Sindang Station Murder Suspect Jeon Mo, Attempted to Withdraw Entire Cash Amount of 17 Million Won Before Crime

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwak Min-jae] Jeon Mo (31), who was arrested for killing a former colleague with a weapon at Sindang Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, attempted to withdraw his entire bank deposit on the day of the crime but failed, it has been confirmed.

According to the Seoul Jungbu Police Station on the 17th, about 8 hours before the crime, at around 1:20 PM on the 14th, Jeon tried to withdraw 17 million won from an ATM near his home. However, since the amount exceeded the single withdrawal limit, the actual withdrawal did not take place.

The police are investigating whether Jeon intended to use the cash as funds to escape after the crime.

During the police investigation, Jeon reportedly stated that he had planned the crime for a long time. He took the subway from Gusan Station on Line 6 using a single-use ticket instead of a transportation card that leaves a record, traveled to Sindang Station, and waited for over an hour in front of the restroom before committing the crime.

The police also view the fact that he prepared the weapon in advance and wore a disposable sanitary cap during the crime as evidence of meticulous planning.

The court issued an arrest warrant for Jeon after a pre-trial detention hearing the previous day, citing concerns over evidence tampering and flight risk.

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