A North Korean defector has allegedly defrauded 21 individuals out of around 728,000 USD. The scam involved a counterfeit cryptocurrency investment platform primarily targeting other defectors and South Korean citizens.
The defector, initially recruited by a Chinese national, persuaded victims to transfer funds in Korean Won into her account for investments. After some initial withdrawals, the counterfeit platform stopped operations, resulting in significant losses.
In response to this case, South Korean authorities have connected various other scams involving fake investment schemes. They continue to investigate the growing network of scams targeting both defectors and local citizens.
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