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Thai and Seoul Police Dismantle $15 Million Lungo Company Crypto Scam

Thai and Seoul Police Dismantle $15 Million Lungo Company Crypto Scam

Authorities have dismantled the Lungo Company scam ring, which stole over $15.1 million from nearly 900 Korean victims using various fraud methods, including crypto scams and fake platforms.

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The statement is fully supported by the provided evidence. Multiple sources, including Korea JoongAng Daily and Binance Square, corroborate that Thai and Seoul police jointly dismantled a $15 million cryptocurrency scam operation specifically identified as 'Lungo Company'.
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Summary

Seoul and Thai police have dismantled the Lungo Company, which swindled ₩21.1 billion ($15.1 million) from 878 Korean victims through a mix of romance scams, crypto fraud, and fake official impersonations. Authorities arrested 25 individuals, some of whom have been extradited to Korea. Investigations into the scam’s database and money laundering activities are ongoing.

Terms & Concepts
  • Romance scams: Fraud schemes where perpetrators build fake romantic relationships with victims to exploit them financially.
  • Crypto fraud: Fraudulent activities involving the manipulation or misrepresentation of cryptocurrency investments or transactions.
  • Money laundering: The process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money, typically through complex transactions or fraudulent schemes.