Police bust Vietnam-based phishing ring in W10b scam


Police repatriate key members of the scam ring from Vietnam to South Korea through Incheon International Airport. - Photo: National Police Agency

SEOUL: Police have busted a Vietnam-based scam ring suspected of stealing more than 10 billion won (US$7.5 million) through phishing schemes involving fake mobile wedding invitations and delivery notifications, officials said Friday (Sept 20).

Last week, Korean and Vietnamese authorities apprehended seven individuals, six of whom -- including the leader -- have been extradited to Korea.

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