Court jails crypto exchange operator who took BTC to spy for North Korea

Lee, aged 42, was found guilty of violating the National Security Act after confessing to leaking sensitive information to North Korean agents in exchange for Bitcoin payments. The court emphasized that Lee’s actions threatened South Korea’s democracy.

The operator engaged in espionage by attempting to provide confidential military data through an army officer and using hidden cameras. Prosecutors noted that Lee’s activities reflected ongoing issues with cybersecurity in relation to military secrets.

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