South Korean Woman Jailed for Stealing $500,000 in Crypto From Sleeping Boyfriend

South Koreaja was sentenced to two years in prison in the 40s for transferring cryptocurrencies and money worth $ 500,000 from his boyfriend’s account while he was sleeping.

The woman in the 40th, identified only as “A”, was convicted on May 15 of the embezzlement and fraud for relocation of $ 488,000, 683 million won, in the cryptocurrency of her partner’s wallet until January 5th.

She also stole his mobile phone and an additional $ 1,430, about $ 2 million won, in cash while sleeping, bringing a total outing for approximately $ 489,000, or $ 685 million, according to local media report.

Although the woman acknowledged all the accusations in the District Court in Jeja, her legal team claimed that the real loss was only (21.9 million won) $ 15,600 because most of the funds have been returned since then.

The court, however, found little reasons for indulgence.

“The total amount of damage is high,” the judge ruled, noting that the defendant had two previous judgments for fraud and had already been trial for another case of fraud at the time of theft.

The condemnation adds a worrying increase in crimes associated with cryptocurrencies in Jeju and globally, as peer crafts are increasingly leading to theft, attack and even murder.

In February, a man in the 30s was Found stabbed to death At the Jeju Hotel after traveling there for a private crypto exchange.

Four Chinese nationals were arrested after they were allegedly fleeing $ 63,000 or $ 85 million won in stolen funds. Weeks later, six other Chinese nationals were detained on the island for theft of $ 610,000, or 840 million conquered, in a digital property of two other traders after a violent quarrel.

Same month, Florida, 22-year-old Maissa fuck Allegedly stole $ 850,000 Trump-Tamatic Meme Coins From his ex -boyfriend after the fight on his yacht. Now he is facing major accusations of theft and possible deportation.

Edited Stacy Elliott.