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AsiaPac · 17 mins ago

BTS' Jungkook hacking ringleader gets 20 years in prison

The leader of an overseas hacking ring that stole more than 38 billion won ($27.4 million) by targeting wealthy figures was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday. The Seoul Central District Court found the Chinese national, identified only by his surname Jeon, guilty of fraud and violations of the Information and Communications Network Act. "The group sought out wealthy individuals as targets and stole their assets," the court said. "Unlike victims of typical voice phishing schemes, the vi
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