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Fugitive in $13M Crypto Scam Arrested After Littering Incident in Seoul
Fugitive in $13M Crypto Scam Arrested After Littering Incident in Seoul
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A man wanted for orchestrating a $13.2 million cryptocurrency fraud was apprehended in Seoul after discarding a cigarette butt. The arrest, made by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency near Sillim Station, marks the end of a four-year manhunt for the suspect, who had been in hiding since 2020.
Authorities grew suspicious when the individual, attempting to flee the scene, refused to provide identification and offered bribes to officers. The case highlights how even minor infractions can lead to significant breakthroughs in financial crime investigations.
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