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South Korea's Crypto Fraud Case: 20-Year Sentence Sought
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South Korean Prosecutors Seek 20-Year Sentence for Crypto CEO Over Massive Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors in South Korea are pursuing a twenty-year prison sentence for Jeong Sang-ho, the CEO of crypto deposit platform Delio, due to a significant fraud scheme. Jeong is accused of embezzling funds worth one hundred sixty-nine million dollars from nearly two thousand eight hundred investors between August 2021 and June 2023. Delio promised high returns on fixed-term coin deposits but abruptly halted withdrawals, leading to the companys bankruptcy in November 2024. Jeong faces charges of embezzlement, and prosecutors criticize his lack of cooperation. This case is part of South Koreas broader effort to combat crypto wrongdoing, with recent fines and suspensions on major exchanges. The first court ruling is set for July sixteenth.
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