South Korean authorities apprehended the unnamed crypto criminal after ten months on the run
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, the suspect underwent plastic surgery to alter the features of his eyes, nose, and the overall shape of his face, which cost him about 21 million won, or around $16,000. In addition to the surgery, he also wore wigs to disguise himself further
Expensive plastic surgery couldn't keep a crypto scammer in South Korea out of jail.
South Korean police have arrested the leader of a cryptocurrency scheme that stole over 16 billion won, or around $15.6 million, according to a report by the Singapore-based media outlet The Straits Times.
The unnamed suspect went on the run in September 2023 after failing to appear for a pre-trial hearing, according to the report, and while missing for ten months, attempted to evade capture by changing his appearance.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, the suspect underwent plastic surgery to alter the features of his eyes, nose, and the overall shape of his face, which cost him about 21 million won, or around $16,000. In addition to the surgery, he also wore wigs to disguise himself further.
Law enforcement officials were able to determine they had the right person by using footage from surveillance cameras, phone records, and the suspect's internet search history, the report added.
