South Korean Woman Jailed for Stealing $500,000 in Crypto From Sleeping Boyfriend
Summary
A South Korean woman in her 40s received a two-year prison sentence for embezzling $500,000 in crypto and cash from her boyfriend's accounts while he slept. Convicted of embezzlement and fraud, she transferred $488,000 in crypto and stole $1,430 in cash. Despite admitting guilt, her legal team argued the actual loss was $15,600 due to returned funds. The court dismissed leniency, citing her prior fraud convictions. This case highlights a rise in crypto-related crimes, including thefts and violent incidents in Jeju and globally. Recent cases involve significant thefts by Chinese nationals and a separate incident in Florida involving stolen meme coins.
