Crypto-Paid ‘Revenge for Hire’ Ring Busted in South Korea

Crypto-paid ‘revenge for hire’ ring busted in South Korea

South Korean police have arrested a series of individuals believed to be acting as hired agents committing what authorities describe as “private revenge” attacks, which have involved vandalism and threatening behavior directed at private residences. South Korean police arrest agents…

South Korean police arrest crypto-paid attackers for vandalism and waste crimes - The Blockopedia

Crypto Payments for Vandalism and Intimidation South Korean police have uncovered a disturbing trend where cryptocurrency is being used to pay for what authorities call “private revenge” attacks. According to local reports, individuals are receiving payments between $337 and $675 worth of crypto to carry out intimidation tactics that include vandalizing front doors, leaving threatening […] The post South Korean police arrest crypto-paid attacker…

South Koreans Used Crypto to Fund 'Human Waste' Revenge Attacks, Police Report Reveals

TL;DR South Korean police arrested two operatives in a crypto-paid harassment-for-hire crime network. The scheme exploited cryptocurrency’s anonymity to keep clients hidden from arrested operatives. Recent South Korean cases link cryptocurrency anonymity features with violent crimes. South Korean police broke up part of an organization that sold harassment services in exchange for cryptocurrency. Clients placed orders through Telegram, transfer…

South Koreans Paid in Crypto for 'Revenge' Attacks Involving Human Waste, Say Police: Report

Police in South Korea have arrested people in a "revenge" group that were paid in crypto to make threats and vandalize property, per a local report.