Jan 23, 2026
48 Million in Seized Bitcoin Stolen from South Korean Prosecutors in Phishing Attack
BitcoinCrimeBitcoin theftcrypto securitycryptocurrency seizuredigital asset custodyGwangju prosecutorslaw enforcement cryptophishing attackSouth Korea Bitcoin
TLDR: Prosecutors lost approximately $48 million in confiscated Bitcoin after accessing a fraudulent phishing site. The stolen cryptocurrency was stored on USB drives rather than in institutional custody solutions for security. Wallet passwords were exposed during routine asset inspections, allowing unauthorized access to seized funds. South Korea has expanded its crypto seizure authority since the [...]
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