"110 Million Won Stolen"...Gang Who Staged Fake Robbery Indicted and Detained

A group of individuals who staged a fake robbery in order to embezzle cash has been brought to trial.

Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul.
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On May 26, the Criminal Division 3 of the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Son Sanghee) announced that three people, including a Chinese national woman in her 50s identified as A, have been indicted and detained on charges of embezzlement and obstruction of official duties by fraudulent means.

According to prosecutors, A was supposed to withdraw 110 million won in cash that the victim had deposited and deliver it back to the victim, but instead, together with B and C, staged a fake robbery in order to embezzle the money.

A had routinely withdrawn cash deposited by the victim and delivered it back. However, at some point, A decided to embezzle 110 million won and involved B, an acquaintance. B then arranged for his son C, who was living in China, to enter Korea and play the role of the robber.

On the day of the crime, A withdrew the cash and handed it over to C, then reported to the police that "a man with a knife stole the money." After changing his clothes, C attempted to flee to China via Incheon International Airport, but was apprehended by police in an emergency arrest four hours later after a search operation.

A prosecutor stated, "We worked closely with the police to detain the defendants and conducted a thorough investigation after the case was transferred to us," adding, "We will continue to respond strictly to acts that waste public resources."

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