Seoul Metropolitan Police Investigation Unit Takes Over 'Eumseong Mother and Son Death' Voice Phishing Case

50 Million Won in Damages
Case Transferred from Geumcheon Police Station in Seoul

The investigation into the death of a mother and son in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong Province, has been transferred to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

On June 23, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced that it had transferred a voice phishing case related to the recent discovery of a woman in her 50s and her son in his 20s found dead in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong Province, to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Metropolitan Investigation Unit.

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency building, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

The initial report of voice phishing damage was filed with the Geumcheon Police Station in Seoul on June 6. However, the case was transferred to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency to enable a more specialized and prompt investigation. So far, police believe that the victims, who were experiencing financial difficulties, died by suicide after falling victim to voice phishing. During the investigation, authorities confirmed that the entire amount of 50 million won in stolen funds was transferred through an overseas virtual asset exchange to an unidentified electronic wallet. The police are now focusing their investigative resources on tracking the movement of the stolen funds.

A police official said, "Despite our efforts to combat voice phishing crimes, we are deeply saddened that the victim has died," adding, "We will continue the investigation with our dedicated team."

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