In a twist of fate that could only be scripted by the hand of irony, South Korean authorities have apprehended one of three Russian nationals, who, in a fit of misguided ambition, attempted to rob unsuspecting investors during a faux crypto deal in the bustling heart of Seoul. The audacious trio allegedly lured their victims to a hotel, where they plotted to snatch away a staggering 1 billion won (approximately $730,000) in cash. Ah, the dreams of grandeur!
On May 27, the Gangseo Police Precinct in Seoul, perhaps fueled by a strong cup of coffee, detained a man in his 20s in Busan, as reported by the ever-watchful JoongAng Daily. This unfortunate soul now faces charges of assault and attempted robbery, while his two accomplices, like shadows in the night, fled South Korea shortly after their grand heist went awry.
According to the diligent investigators, the ill-fated robbery attempt unfolded on May 21 at a hotel in Seoul’s Gangseo District. The suspects, donning the masks of crypto enthusiasts, invited ten Korean men to partake in what they thought was a peer-to-peer transaction. Little did they know, they were stepping into a trap of their own making!
As two of the victims were summoned to the room, the others waited in the lobby, blissfully unaware of the chaos about to ensue. Inside, the suspects, clad in protective vests (because nothing says “trust me” like a vest), ambushed the victims with a replica handgun and a telescopic baton, tying their hands with cable ties. Talk about a warm welcome!
Police seize weapons, launch global manhunt
In a stroke of luck, one of the victims managed to escape and raise the alarm, prompting the suspects to flee without their ill-gotten gains. Police, responding to the emergency call, found one man bleeding in the lobby, a scene straight out of a poorly scripted action movie.
Upon searching the suspects’ hotel room, officers discovered a treasure trove of equipment: a replica firearm, batons, vests, and even a money counter. It seems the robbery had been meticulously planned, or at least as meticulously as one can plan a heist with a fake gun!
By the next morning, a request to prevent the suspects from leaving the country was filed, but alas, two had already departed, leaving behind only their dreams of riches. “We have requested assistance from Interpol to track down the suspects who fled overseas,” a police official reportedly stated, perhaps with a hint of exasperation.
Authorities are now questioning the detained suspect, preparing to seek a pretrial detention warrant, while the other two enjoy their freedom—at least for now.
Rise in crypto crime incidents
This incident comes amid a recent surge in crypto-related violent crimes, including kidnapping and ransom cases. It seems the allure of digital riches has led some down a dark path.
In a related tale of woe, a Manhattan crypto investor faces serious charges after allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian man in a desperate bid to access digital assets. The lengths people will go for a few coins!
On May 13, the family of Pierre Noizat, the co-founder and CEO of French crypto exchange Paymium, was targeted in an attempted kidnapping. It seems no one is safe in this brave new world of cryptocurrency!
In response to this rising tide of crime, executives and investors in the crypto industry are increasingly seeking personal security services. On May 18, private firm Infinite Risks International reported a spike in requests for bodyguards and protection contracts from high-profile figures in the crypto space. Because who wouldn’t want a bodyguard when dealing with digital currency?
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2025-05-27 17:21