transnational crime

[2026-01-27]President Lee Jae-myung Urges Stronger Crackdown on Scam Crimes at Transnational Crime TF

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President Lee Jae-myung made a surprise visit to the Transnational Crime Special Response TF office, encouraging staff and ordering active measures against overseas scam crimes.
Since the TF’s launch, reports of scam crimes like voice phishing have sharply decreased, with notable arrests and repatriations from Cambodia.
President Lee stressed inter-agency cooperation, local media outreach, and pledged increased budget and personnel support.

[2026-01-23]President Lee Jae-myung Urges Faster Reforms and Crackdown on Transnational Crime

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President Lee Jae-myung called for accelerating government reforms to deliver tangible changes for citizens.
He emphasized eradicating transnational crimes and discussed new policy ideas for 2026.
The government plans to thoroughly implement the discussed policies for noticeable public impact.

[2026-01-12]Cambodia Scam Ring Busted: 26 Arrested, 26.7 Billion KRW Stolen and Sexual Exploitation Revealed

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The government\’s Transnational Crime Task Force arrested 26 scam ring members in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with local police cooperation.
The group impersonated authorities and confined victims in hotels, stealing over 26.7 billion KRW from 165 Koreans and forcing sexual exploitation videos from female victims.
Authorities pledge swift extradition and punishment, victim support, and strict measures against digital and transnational crimes.