South Korean Tax Officials Have Seized Crypto from 5,741 People
South Korean tax authorities have seized crypto from 5,741 citizens since 2020. Tax officials say the citizens in question were guilty of tax evasion or defaulting on tax bills. KBS reported that data was released by the...
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KBS reported that data was released by the National Tax Service (NTS), following a freedom of information request from MP Jin Seon-mi of the National Assembly’s Planning and Finance Committee....
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