{"id":136506,"date":"2024-08-31T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T09:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=136506"},"modified":"2024-08-30T15:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T12:38:53","slug":"crypto-scammer-tried-to-evade-authorities-with-new-appearance-but-was-arrested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/crypto-scammer-tried-to-evade-authorities-with-new-appearance-but-was-arrested\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Scammer Tried to Evade Authorities with New Appearance, but Was Arrested"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the Straits Times<\/a><\/strong>, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency reported that the suspect had been evading authorities for 10 months after missing a pre-trial detention hearing in September 2023.<\/p>\n

During his time on the run, he spent 21 million won ($15,746) on cosmetic surgery to alter his facial features, including his eyes, nose, and overall face shape, and also used various wigs.<\/p>\n

The individual is accused of orchestrating a cryptocurrency mining scam that defrauded 158 investors between November 2021 and June 2022, promising them an 18% monthly return.<\/p>\n