Police nail Thai-based voice phishing ring
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Police have dismantled a Thailand-based voice phishing ring that defrauded nearly 40 Korean victims of 7 billion won by impersonating officials. Seven members were apprehended, with six arrested, after an investigation launched in August last year.
Source: Korea JoongAng Daily
Police said they have busted a Thailand-based voice phishing ring that allegedly swindled some 7 billion won ($4.75 million) from nearly 40 victims in Korea last year. Seven members of the phishing ring, including its call center manager, were apprehended, and six of them have been put under arrest, according to the Seoul Seodaemun Police Station. The suspects are accused of inducing money withdrawals from 38 victims by impersonating Financial Supervisory Service or prosecution officials between June and October last year. Most of the victims were deceived into believing that their bank accounts were used for fraud and sent money to the scammers, the police said. The police launched an investigation in August last year after receiving intelligence on the phishing ring. Full Story