Alleged scammer extradited after hacking attempt on BTS star
Key takeaways
- Seoul's justice ministry had accused the 40-year-old suspect of stealing 38 billion won ($25.4m; £18.8m) from various victims by hacking into the websites of government agencies and public figures.
- The scam ring allegedly got hold of a securities account belonging to BTS vocalist Jungkook's name and tried to transfer 8.4 billion won worth of shares that Jungkook held of the group's management company Hybe.
- The transaction was blocked after the entertainment company froze the account, South Korean media reported.
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Kelly Ng Getty Images. The suspect allegedly hacked into Jungkook's account and tried to transfer shares of stock worth millions of dollars A Chinese national who allegedly led a multi-million dollar hacking ring that targeted a member of the K-pop super group BTS, among others, has been extradited to South Korea.
Seoul's justice ministry had accused the 40-year-old suspect of stealing 38 billion won ($25.4m; £18.8m) from various victims by hacking into the websites of government agencies and public figures.
The scam ring allegedly got hold of a securities account belonging to BTS vocalist Jungkook's name and tried to transfer 8.4 billion won worth of shares that Jungkook held of the group's management company Hybe.