3 Chinese Nationals Arrested in South Korea in $100 Million Crypto Case

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in South Korea after being accused of laundering over $100 million in cryptocurrency through unauthorized exchanges.
Published: 1/20/2026, 11:59:51 PM EST

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in South Korea after being accused of laundering over $100 million in cryptocurrency through unauthorized exchanges and multiple bank accounts. The case comes as South Korea continues to delay finalizing crypto regulations.