South Korea Forms Joint Crypto Crime Investigation Unit to Fight Surging Crypto Illegal Activities
South Korean prosecutors and financial authorities have launched an interagency crypto crime division to crack down on crypto-related illegal activities. The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office said Wednesday tha...
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The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office said Wednesday that the joint virtual asset investigation team will comprise 30 staff investigators from seven government agencies including the prosecution, the Financial Supervisory Service, the National Tax Service and the Korea Customs Service....
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