South Korean cryptocurrency scammer declared dead reappears, repaying victims $60,000

A South Korean cryptocurrency fraudster, previously declared dead, has resurfaced and is repaying his victims.

In June 2019, he executed a major scam and fled to Cambodia, leading to a court declaration of disappearance due to a family request.

After being deported to South Korea in January 2026, prosecutors accessed his frozen assets and reimbursed victims through asset sales.