피해자 유인 뒤 “구속 전 신체검사” 성착취…금감원 사칭 보이스피싱 일당 송치

A man impersonating a financial inspector approached victims at motels, claiming they needed to provide a security deposit for assistance, then threatened to perform a body search before filming their bodies as evidence. Eleven individuals, all aged 20s, were arrested by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's financial crime division for their role in this voice phishing scam, with nine of them extradited to Thailand.

The remaining nine are still at large. Over the past year, these individuals targeted 68 victims, defrauding them of approximately 67 billion won. The organization was structured into three tiers: 1) financial investigators, 2) examiners, and 3) financial management officials. The 1st tier used pre-compiled personal information to contact victims, falsely claiming a warrant would be issued for their arrest.

The 2nd tier then contacted the victim, insisting they visit a motel for a 'self-help detention' and soliciting a forged protective observation and body search form. The 3rd tier demanded body searches and collected money for restitution. Despite the fake procedures, the victims were often intimidated into paying restitution. The perpetrators operated as a well-organized criminal group, with a hierarchy and strict disciplinary measures.

Those found to be in violation of the rules were punished with threats, confiscation of their passports, and even physical abuse. The confiscated proceeds from the criminal activities have been seized, with an estimated 1.57 million won being held in lieu of prosecution. Law enforcement advises victims not to comply with any demands for security deposits or body searches, and to immediately report such incidents to the police.