Alleged scammer extradited after hacking attempt on BTS star
Summary
A Chinese man was sent to South Korea for allegedly running a hacking group that stole over $25 million by breaking into accounts of public figures, including BTS singer Jungkook. The hackers tried to sell shares worth billions that belonged to Jungkook but were stopped when the account was frozen.Key Facts
- The suspect is a 40-year-old Chinese national extradited from Bangkok to South Korea.
- He is accused of stealing 38 billion won (about $25.4 million) by hacking government sites and famous people.
- The hacking happened between August 2023 and April 2025.
- The group tried to transfer 8.4 billion won worth of BTS star Jungkook’s shares from his securities account.
- The share transfer was blocked after Jungkook’s management company, Hybe, froze the account.
- Other victims include a big company chairman and a venture business leader.
- Police plan to arrest the suspect after questioning and reviewing evidence.
- Another member of the same hacking ring was extradited last year and is now on trial in South Korea.
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