Prosecutors Seek 3-Year Prison Term for Remittance Agent at "Hades Cafe," a Cambodian Crime Hub

Prosecutors have sought a prison sentence for a man in his 30s who was indicted on charges of acting as a remittance agent at "Hades Cafe," which has been identified as a recruitment hub for a Cambodian criminal syndicate.

Seoul Southern District Court. The Asia Business Daily

On March 31, during a trial presided over by Chief Judge Noh You-kyung of the 15th Criminal Division at the Seoul Southern District Court, the prosecution requested a three-year prison sentence for Mr. A, a man in his 30s who was indicted and detained on charges including fraud.

According to the prosecution, Mr. A, who had a prior record of fraud, was indicted and detained on suspicion of working as a remittance agent at "Hades Cafe," which served as a channel connecting voice phishing organizations with people recruiting bank accounts for illegal use.

During his final statement that day, Mr. A admitted his wrongdoing and pleaded for leniency. He said, "I ask forgiveness from the victims who suffered losses and deep emotional wounds because of me," adding, "From now on, I will not live my life meaninglessly, but will take care of my ailing parents and live honestly as a member of society."

Previously, Mr. A had been sent to the prosecution without detention by the police, as he claimed to have had no awareness of participating in the criminal organization. However, after a supplementary investigation, the prosecution detained and indicted Mr. A in December last year.

The verdict for the first trial will be delivered at 10 a.m. on April 17.

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