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Police Pursue Arrest Warrants for 59 Online Scam Suspects Repatriated from Cambodia
Police in South Korea have pursued arrest warrants for 59 suspects repatriated from Cambodia, linked to online scams that exploited victims through confidence tricks.
- On October 20, 2023, the National Police Agency (Japan) announced they sought arrest warrants for 59 suspects repatriated from Cambodia, involved in online scams.
- Out of 64 suspects flown back to South Korea, one was immediately arrested, while four were released shortly after their arrival in Seoul.
- The polices request for an arrest warrant for one suspect was denied by the prosecution, highlighting legal challenges in South Chungcheong Province and Gyeonggi Province.
Why It Matters
This event underscores the growing issue of online scams in South Korea, revealing the international dimensions of such crimes and the need for effective law enforcement collaboration between nations.