Police Officer Urgently Arrested for Embezzling 150 Million Won from Voice Phishing Seized Items

by Lee Seohee

Published 17 Oct.2024 14:45(KST)

Affiliated with Seoul Yongsan Police Station

A police officer affiliated with the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul was urgently arrested by the police on suspicion of embezzling seized goods worth 150 million won during the investigation of a voice phishing crime.

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On the 17th, the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul announced that they had urgently arrested an employee who embezzled 150 million won worth of money and goods seized during the voice phishing investigation and are currently investigating the case.

A police official stated, "We are investigating the detailed circumstances of the incident," and added, "Specific details cannot be disclosed at this time as the investigation is ongoing."