A man in his 30s arrested for stealing tens of millions of won using a drunk neighbor's cellphone

On the 8th, Gwangju Nambu Police Station announced that they have booked and are investigating A (32) on charges of stealing tens of millions of won using the personal information of a drunken neighbor (theft, computer-related fraud, etc.).

A is accused of stealing B's mobile phone SIM card at the entrance of an officetel in Juwol-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, around 2 a.m. on the 6th, and using it to embezzle about 23 million won.

He is also charged with stealing B's wallet, ID card, and car keys.

According to the police investigation, A, who recently incurred debts from cryptocurrency investments, discovered a neighbor living in the same officetel asleep on the road while intoxicated and committed the crime.

After inserting the stolen SIM card into his own phone, A easily withdrew cash from B's mobile banking account, which lacked special security measures. He also used B's personal information, including the ID card, to open new accounts in B's name to purchase gold or attempt loans.

Considering the risk of flight, the police have applied for a pre-arrest warrant for A and are investigating the exact circumstances of the case.

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