September 20, 2024

Police nab Vietnam-based smishing scam ring over 10 bln-won scam

Police have rounded up seven members of a Vietnam-based text message scam ring and repatriated six of them for investigation into allegations they extorted about 10 billion won (US$7.5 million) from victims.

The suspects, including the smishing ring…

N.K. trash balloon lands inside Seoul gov’t complex

A North Korean trash-carrying balloon landed inside the Seoul government complex for the second time Friday, authorities said.

The balloon was found in the parking lot in front of the main entrance, carrying mostly household garbage, including a gre…