Chinese hacker ringleader extradited over W38b theft targeting BTS' Jungkook, others

“A suspected leader of a hacking ring accused of stealing more than 38 billion won ($25.4 million) from victims’ bank and cryptocurrency accounts was extradited to Korea from Bangkok on Wednesday, the Justice Ministry said. The 40-year-old Chinese national is accused of forming a criminal ring in Thailand and hacking into multiple websites, including those of budget mobile carriers, between August 2023 and April 2025 to obtain the personal information of potential victims. He and his group allege

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