South Korean police
Coverage of South Korean police in the Nexus archive.
- South Korean police detain 12-year-olds in rare crackdown on young offenders
South Korean police have detained three 12-year-old boys in juvenile facilities after they allegedly stole cars and drove without licenses in two incidents, reflecting concerns over serious crimes by children too young for criminal prosecution. The incidents occurred in May in Cheonan, a city 90km south of Seoul.
- South Korean police arrest 23 individuals in $11 million USDT laundering case: report
South Korean police arrested 23 individuals involved in a $11.1 million USDT money laundering scheme from February 2024 to April 2025 by purchasing USDT and trading on exchanges.
- Bithumb CEO Booked as Suspect Over South Korea Bribery Case
South Korean police are investigating Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won for bribery over allegedly hiring a legislator’s relatives. The case involves accusations of hiring family members of a legislator.
- Chainalysis, South Korean police link up to fight crypto crime
Chainalysis and South Korean police have partnered to combat crypto-related crimes, including state-level threats from DPRK and scams targeting retail investors.
- South Korean police break up 35-hour polling station protest
South Korean police dispersed a 35-hour protest at a polling station. The protest was held at a voting location, and authorities intervened to end it.
- South Korea police probe Polymarket users over illegal gambling claims: Report
South Korean police reportedly launched the country’s first illegal gambling probe into local Polymarket users amid election-betting scrutiny. The investigation focuses on users of the platform over claims of illegal gambling activities.
- South Korean police investigate local Polymarket users on illegal gambling charges: report
South Korean police are investigating local Polymarket users for illegal gambling. Users could face fines of up to 10 million Korean won, equivalent to $6,495.